Upward Bound Tutor

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $14.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
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Group tutoring sessions
Core academic subjects tutoring
Maintain attendance and evaluations
** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking an Upward Bound Tutor to conduct group tutoring sessions for high school students in various core subjects. The position requires a minimum of sophomore standing in college and strong communication skills, with a preference for candidates with teaching or tutoring experience. **

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations.
  • Upward Bound Tutors assist high school students in improving comprehension, academic readiness, and study habits while maintaining attendance data and tutoring evaluations.
  • The position offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement program options.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking an Upward Bound Tutor to conduct group tutoring sessions for high school students in various core subjects. The position requires a minimum of sophomore standing in college and strong communication skills, with a preference for candidates with teaching or tutoring experience. **

Salary

Base: $14.00/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Group tutoring sessions
  • Core academic subjects tutoring
  • Maintain attendance and evaluations
  • Promote academic readiness and study habits
  • Work Monday to Thursday afternoons
  • Use technology in tutorial sessions

Nice-to-have

  • Professional teaching or tutoring experience
  • Positive attitude and academic role model
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to foster teamwork
  • Ability to present material visually and verbally

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
  • Ability to work up to 12 hours per week
  • Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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