Tutor

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California • Chula Vista, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC) is a non-profit social service agency dedicated to serving individuals and families in need with dignity and respect. The Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs aim to identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. These programs provide academic, career, and financial counseling, encouraging participants to graduate high school and pursue postsecondary education. They also assist with financial aid applications and encourage individuals to complete their education.

The Tutor will work under the direct supervision of the Upward Bound Assistant Director and UBMS Academic Coordinator. This role involves tutoring participants in assigned academic subjects, assisting them in identifying and realizing academic progress through evaluations, and facilitating weekly after-school tutoring sessions (virtually or in-person). The Tutor will also be responsible for monthly or bi-monthly academic workshops. Necessary materials for tutoring and workshops will be provided. The position requires strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain productivity and attention to detail. Record keeping is also a key responsibility, including maintaining participant progress and attendance records and submitting reports to Upward Bound staff. All record-keeping materials will be provided.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and ability to handle and work with confidential records and materials of minors.
• Skills to organize work effectively to achieve timely progress on multiple projects, distribute appropriate effort among the projects, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of productivity and attention to detail.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Minimum of one year of undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution of higher education in Mathematics, Science, Literature, Composition, Foreign Language, or a related field of study; or meets the equivalent qualifications as established by the agency’s personnel procedures.
• Strong high school mathematical skills and/or knowledge in science to effectively assist students with homework and/or test preparation.
• Assessing what high school mathematics and/or science material students have mastered, where they need assistance, and how they can learn best
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understand that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledgeable in MOST high school levels of mathematics, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and/or Calculus.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficient in word processing software.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience tutoring in high school-level academic subjects such as Math (up to Calculus), Science, Literature & Composition preferred.
• Willingness to be open to learning different subjects and adapting to student demands.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Maintain a positive mindset and be open to growing in different areas.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity, considering LSSSC time and attendance policy and/or client operating hours.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with low-income and first-generation students in need of academic assistance, their families, and high school and university personnel; personal experience in overcoming barriers like those of the students served by the project.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Upward Bound Assistant Director and UBMS Academic Coordinator, tutor UB and UBMS participants in the Academic content assigned throughout the year.
• Assist the participants in identifying and realizing their academic progress through periodic evaluations.
• Responsible for weekly after-school tutoring sessions to be held at the school site or virtually.
• Responsible for facilitating monthly or bi-monthly virtual or in-person academic workshops.
• Maintains a record of the participant’s progress and attendance.
• Submits reports and evaluations as necessary to Upward Bound staff.

What This Job Offers

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