Temporary Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math-Science Facilitator
About The Position
The Wesleyan University Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science (UB/UBMS) programs are searching for facilitators for its summer enrichment program. Facilitators serve as tutor-mentors for program participants throughout the summer assisting participants with academic work as well as planning and leading activities. Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science are a federally funded programs designed to aid low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented high school students in their preparation for college. The six-week non-residential summer program aims to improve academic skills and give students a head start for the upcoming school year. The program also offers other enrichment activities as well for participants from Middletown and Meriden. Facilitators will aid UB/UBMS staff with the execution of the planned activities of the six-week summer program. UB/UBMS summer program classes will tentatively run from Monday, June 23rd through Friday, August 1st, Monday through Friday. This is an on-campus position.
Requirements
- Enrollment in post-secondary education
- High school degree
- Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
- All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working with middle or high school aged students
- Experience with students from underrepresented backgrounds in higher education (low-income, first-generation)
Responsibilities
- Serve as tutor-mentors for program participants throughout the summer
- Assist participants with academic work
- Plan and lead activities
- Aid UB/UBMS staff with the execution of the planned activities of the six-week summer program.
Benefits
- Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
- Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.
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Education Level
High school or GED
