Upward Bound Tutor

Email resume to jobs@pactinc.org
 

Job Title:
Upward Bound Tutor, Mentor, Coach

Location: Vacaville, CA
 

Dates: Immediately-Employment renewable for the next 3 years, contingent on program funding and employee performance
 

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

PACT, Inc., (www.pactinc.org) a non-profit organization, operates educational programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is to promote community empowerment by increasing access to higher education. Since 1965, PACT, Inc. has provided college advising and tutoring to low-income, first-generation-to-college students throughout San Francisco, Richmond, and Vallejo; placing nearly 40,000 students in college throughout the nation. PACT, Inc. has expanded its services to Vacaville, California providing tutoring, coaching, mentoring, and advising services under the U.S. Department of Education’s Upward Bound Program (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html). PACT, Inc. is seeking part-time Tutors/Coaches/Mentors to provide tutoring and advising to low-income, first-generation-to college high school students.
 

Responsibilities and Duties

POSITION DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide tutoring/homework assistance in core subjects including English Language Arts, History, Math (Algebra I – Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry), Science, Language Other than English (LOTE; as needed)
• Conduct individual and group counseling with a focus on post-secondary eligibility, financial aid, college and career exploration, SAT/ACT information and registration assistance
• Provide support to increase students’ proficiency level on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) exams
• Interface with school staff/students/parents to support the overall program by assisting with the coordination of tutoring and advising services, school/parent communication, and other duties as assigned by PACT, Inc.
• Responsible for maintaining detailed student logs
• Report to Programs Manager regarding school-related updates and issues
• Maintain professional attitude and work ethic

SCHEDULE

Mornings and/or Afternoons: (2-5 days/week); Saturdays: (as needed)

Program: PACT, Inc. Upward Bound Tutorial & Advising Program

Location: Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club; Vacaville, CA (additional locations TBD); (Vallejo PACT, Inc. office as needed)

Available immediately-Employment renewable for the next 3 years, contingent on program funding and employee performance
 

Qualifications and Skills

• Coursework in the specified subject area; at least sophomore level
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation-to-college youth and other undeserved communities
• The ability to work with a variety of individuals using effective interpersonal skills
• The ability to collaborate with school staff and PACT colleagues
• Skills managing student classroom behavior
• Comprehensive knowledge in collect eligibility requirements, financial aid, and matriculation through post-secondary school
• A firm grasp on A-G curriculum requirements
• Report to Programs Manager regarding school-related updates and issues
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal Permanent Resident

Ideal candidates will be:

• Individuals with similar backgrounds (low-income, first-generation-to-college…)
• Familiar with CAASPP exam and test prep
• Prior experience in teaching, tutoring

In compliance with the requirements of Section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), which was enacted as part of the Improving America's School Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-382), requires that all project services and information must be available to all persons regardless of gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age. Services will be provided to participants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability. The project office is located in a disabled accessible building. All project printed materials, advertisements and publicity will encourage applications from persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability.
 

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $13.50 to $16.50 /hour

PACT, Inc., (www.pactinc.org) a non-profit organization, operates educational programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is to promote community empowerment by increasing access to higher education. Since 1965, PACT, Inc. has provided college advising and tutoring to low-income, first-generation-to-college students throughout San Francisco, Richmond, and Vallejo; placing nearly 40,000 students in college throughout the nation. PACT, Inc. has expanded its services to Vacaville, California providing tutoring, coaching, mentoring, and advising services under the U.S. Department of Education’s Upward Bound Program (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html). PACT, Inc. is seeking part-time Tutors/Coaches/Mentors to provide tutoring and advising to low-income, first-generation-to college high school students.