About the Role
JCYC Upward Bound tutors provide academic support in subjects like math, science, and English to high school students at school sites during and after school. They collaborate with Educational Advisors to foster a positive learning environment and track student progress towards academic growth and college readiness.
Responsibilities
- Work with students individually and in small groups to complete assignments and build study skills
- Work with Educational Advisors to assess students’ academic needs and track student progress
- Communicate effectively with students and high school staff from different backgrounds to help foster an inclusive and positive learning environment
- Support program’s effort to cultivate a college-going mindset for students
- Be punctual, organized, and flexible
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by Educational Advisors or Associate Director
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or current undergraduate student working towards a Bachelor's degree
- Experience tutoring or working with youth from low-income and/or first-generation backgrounds
- High comfort level with Physics and high school math content (Algebra I to Calculus)
- Chemistry knowledge is a huge plus
- Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese is another huge plus
Skills
- Physics
- High school math content (Algebra I to Calculus)
- Chemistry
- Spanish
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
Location
- In-person
- 1-2 JCYC UPWARD BOUND SFUSD SCHOOL SITES
Work Type
- Casual
- 2-4 Days Per Week
- Monday-Friday
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or current undergraduate student working towards a Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $23.50-$25.00/HR DOE
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 30 minute lunch break if working more than 5 hours in a day
About the Company
- Established in 1970, JCYC was founded by students who stood in solidarity with other communities to fight for the creation of ethnic studies.
- Today, JCYC annually serves over 7,000 young people from all backgrounds and provides a continuum of care from preschool through college.
- The organization strives to offer young people a comprehensive array of services to ensure that they have the resources and support necessary to grow into healthy, productive adults.
- JCYC Values: Community, Cooperation, Compassion, Diversity, Integrity, Vision.
- JCYC Upward Bound is a year-round, pre-college TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
- The program serves San Francisco public high school students who are from low-income families and/or will be the first generation in their families to attend college.
- Program participants receive one-on-one advising, academic instruction, and a variety of experiences to enhance their college readiness and life skills.
Equal Opportunity
- JCYC is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
- We value the unique experiences, strengths, and perspectives that applicants will bring to this position and encourage.
- We look at each applicant’s full experience, consider each applicant and encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
