Upward Bound Tutor
Waubonsee Community College

Job Info

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Upward Bound Tutor

Extension Site
Part-time Support Staff

Hybrid Option: No

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college's culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

The Waubonsee Upward Bound program is accepting applications for part-time Tutors to work with high school participants at West Aurora High School, or East Aurora High School.

Upward Bound Tutors provide subject matter assistance, homework help, and demonstrate effective study and learning strategies, Other assistance may include reviewing class material, discussing text, reviewing test questions, generating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Additionally, they model the techniques, strategies, attitudes, and beliefs of successful learners.

This position requires excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively use technology to enhance tutoring sessions.

Successful Upward Bound Tutors employ a holistic approach to student success, bring passion and enthusiasm to sessions, and collaborate with colleagues. They work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities.

Tutors are assigned a set schedule of one or multiple days depending on availability. Additional shifts assisting with monthly field trips are available.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's degree required.

Proficient in tutoring subject area.

Experience teaching / tutoring at the high school or post-secondary level.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

Cover Letter-Yes

Resume-Yes

References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Position Details
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Grant Funded: Yes
Minimum Starting Rate: 21.00
Compensation Type: Hourly
Work Schedule: Other Fall and Spring Semester, Monday - Thursday, School day and after-school shifts available.
Work Hours: 25 max
Testing: No
Targeted Hire Date: 11/4/2024
Special Instructions: Tutors may choose a set schedule of one to four days per week. An unofficial transcript is required at the time of interview, or it may be attached during the application process.

EOE, including disability and veteran

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