High School STEM Tutor

Japanese Community Yout • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

JCYC Upward Bound is a year-round, pre-college TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It serves San Francisco public high school students from low-income families and/or students who would be the first generation in their families to attend college. Participants receive one-on-one advising, academic instruction, and experiences that support college readiness and life skills.

STEM Tutors work with students at one or two JCYC Upward Bound SFUSD high school sites, during and after school, to provide academic support in subjects including math, science, and English. Tutors work closely with Educational Advisors to foster a nurturing learning environment and establish and track goals that guide students’ academic growth. This is a casual position from September 1, 2026, to May 21, 2027, for 2–4 days per week, Monday through Friday. The role is in person and pays $23.50–$25.00 per hour, based on experience. JCYC provides sick pay; the position does not include benefits or vacation accrual.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or current undergraduate student working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience tutoring or working with youth from low-income and/or first-generation backgrounds.
• High comfort level with physics and high school math content, from Algebra I to calculus.

Nice To Haves

• Chemistry knowledge.
• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, and/or Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually and in small groups to complete assignments and build study skills.
• Work with Educational Advisors to assess students’ academic needs and track student progress.
• Communicate effectively with students and high school staff from different backgrounds to help foster an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Support the program’s effort to cultivate a college-going mindset for students.
• Be punctual, organized, and flexible.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by Educational Advisors or the Associate Director.

Benefits

• Sick pay.
• A 30-minute lunch break when working more than five hours in a day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level