Temporary Upward Bound Tutor

City of Seattle • Various - Seattle area, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Education & Early Learning's (DEEL) mission is to ensure that all Seattle children have the greatest opportunity to succeed in school and in life. Ultimately helping scholars graduate from school, ready for college, and a career. As part of this mission, DEEL is hosting the Upward Bound program. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Tutors are responsible for mentoring, tutoring, and providing instructional aid to support 9th – 12th grade students enrolled in the program. Tutors will work with the Academic Youth Counselors, Program Manager and Coordinator, and mentor students facing educational barriers to progress through their academic pathway so they may succeed in high school and beyond. DEEL strives to embed the City's Race and Social Justice Initiative into its education objectives and seeks staff that value the importance of working together as a community and government to eliminate racial disparities and achieve racial equality.

Requirements

• Committed to serving diverse families in the community
• Proficient in one or more of the following skills areas – Math (Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus), English (reading and writing), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
• Experienced as a successful Upward Bound program participant or similar program that understands the program and can support students' success in achieving personal and programmatic goals.
• Responsible, have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Can work with minimum supervision
• Tutoring one-on-one and/or small group settings
• Mentoring in leadership development settings
• Working with students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds (volunteer or paid
• An Associate's Degree OR Equivalent of two years of successful college-level work

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one or small group tutoring, remotely or in-person to 9th-12th grade students in Math (Algebra 2 through Calculus), Sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), English (ELA/writing).
• Supporting leadership development, college and career readiness, goal setting, career exploration and life skills by developing and conducting workshops remotely or in person.
• Maintaining accurate records of tutoring and workshop activities by students and volunteers.

Benefits

• Premium pay in lieu of benefits
• Eligible for overtime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree