Upward Bound Tutor

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $14.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Group tutoring in academic subjects
Maintain attendance and tutoring evaluations
Promote academic readiness and study habits
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences and building a diverse community that reflects Arkansas’s population

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences and building a diverse community that reflects Arkansas’s population.
  • Upward Bound Tutors provide tutoring in multiple subject areas to help high school participants improve comprehension, retention, and academic success.
  • The position offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement program options.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences and building a diverse community that reflects Arkansas’s population.

Salary

Base: $14.00/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance contributions; tuition waivers; retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Group tutoring in academic subjects
  • Maintain attendance and tutoring evaluations
  • Promote academic readiness and study habits
  • Use technology in tutorial sessions
  • Work Monday-Thursday afternoons and occasional Saturdays
  • Criminal background and mandated reporter training

Nice-to-have

  • Professional high school teaching experience
  • Positive attitude and academic role model
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to foster teamwork and leadership
  • Work closely with program staff and students

Key Requirements

  • Completed coursework in subject area with 3.0+ GPA
  • Sophomore or higher standing at post-secondary institution
  • Criminal background check and Arkansas Mandated Reporters training
  • Preferred professional teaching or tutoring experience

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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