Upward Bound Tutor

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: $14.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Part-time, in-person (monday – thursday between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, occasional saturdays)
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 core academic subjects. The position requires strong communication skills and a solid academic background, with a focus on enhancing students' academic readiness and retention

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 with comprehension of coursework, promote effective study habits, and maintain tutoring evaluations to ensure positive academic progress.
  • The university offers a benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance contributions, tuition waivers, official holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.

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 core academic subjects. The position requires strong communication skills and a solid academic background, with a focus on enhancing students' academic readiness and retention.

Salary

Base: $14.00/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, and 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 with program staff to improve retention

Nice-to-have

  • Professional teaching or tutoring experience
  • Positive attitude and academic role model
  • Ability to incorporate technology in tutoring
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Foster teamwork and leadership

Key Requirements

  • Completed coursework with 3.0+ GPA in subject area
  • Sophomore or higher standing at post-secondary institution
  • Criminal background check and Arkansas Mandated Reporters training
  • Motor vehicle registry check
  • Professional high school teaching or tutoring experience preferred

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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