The successful candidate for this part-time position will provide mentoring and tutoring to TRiO Educational Talent Search high school students. The successful candidate will help improve participants' study skills, habits, and academic progress. The ideal candidate will additionally support program participants in various aspects of students’ lives and help them develop their academic, professional, and personal skills. Tutors will assist Program Coordinators in virtual or in-person workshops, events, meetings, and engage students in a collaborative learning environment. The schools that TRiO ETS provides services to are Pueblo High School, Desert View High School, Sunnyside High School, and surrounding middle schools.

Subjects include: Math, Science, Social Studies, Writing/Language Arts, and Foreign Languages. (Multiple subjects preferred)

The primary location that this position will provide services to is: Pueblo High School (PHS).

The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends. The hourly rate is based on certification level. Most of the working hours will be in-person at the high schools with a few online (if approved by Program Coordinators). Tutors may be required to visit multiple high school and middle school campuses to provide support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide peer mentoring services to help students navigate their academics, professional, and personal lives
• Assist students by providing instructional tutoring and assistance with basic concepts, specific problems, homework, test preparation, and the most effective use of online resources, textbooks, and instructional materials
• Establish effective and cooperative relationships with diverse student and employee populations
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proven classroom excellence (grade A or B) in the subject(s) to be tutored
• Excellent communication skills (both virtual and in-person)
• Tutors must complete CRLA level 1 certification within one year of employment

Additional Job Requirements:

• Reliable transportation to and from multiple high schools and middle schools in the service area and to Pima Community College - Desert Vista Campus.
• Access to the following technology is necessary if tutoring virtually:
• Reliable and stable internet connection
• Computer with webcam and microphone
• Tutors must complete CRLA level 1 certification within one year of employment

Preferred:

• Tutoring and/or mentoring experience with students at the secondary level
• Experience in tutoring multiple subjects
• Bilingual in Spanish and English