Tigard-Tualatin Upward Bound 2022 Summer Positions
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Upward Bound, a U.S. Department of Education funded project designed to prepare low-income youth for college, is seeking six Tutor-Counselors/Team Leaders for its summer program which begins June 21, 2022 through July 28, 2022 This requires a six-week long commitment, with paid staff training the week of June 13th (dates/times TBD).
**NOTE: program will be conducted in-person. All staff and students will be expected to follow all safety protocols outlined by the Upward Bound program, TTSD, and CDC.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tutor-Counselors will work at Tualatin High School with approximately 50 high school students. The students will be attending classes, working and participating in supervised cultural and recreational activities. Each Tutor-Counselor will be responsible for assisting with class work, tutoring, and afternoon activities. Full-time Tutor-Counselors will work from 8:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday. Qualified tutors should be positive role models and prepared to encourage students to attend college.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of at least one year of post-secondary education (two years preferred); minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75. Priority will be given to candidates with prior Upward Bound/TRIO experience and/or candidates with experience working with students from educationally and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We are also committed to hiring individuals whose educational and financial backgrounds are similar to those of our participants.
WAGES:
Tutor-Counselors will be paid at a rate of $15.59/hr. for approx. 40 hours per week. Additionally, staff members will receive free breakfast and lunch during the summer program.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:
Completed applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, April 1, 2022. Selected applicants will be interviewed by mid May. Please email current resume with your application.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Greg Mitchell | Program Director | gmitchell@ttsd.k12.or.us | 503-431-5686
ALL POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT ON SUCCESSFUL GRANT NEGOTIATIONS
Tigard-Tualatin School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer