Location: Vallejo, CA
Dates: Immediately. Continued employment is contingent on program funding and employee performance.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
PACT, Inc., (www.pactinc.org) a non-profit organization, operates educational programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is to promote community empowerment by increasing access to higher education. Since 1965, PACT, Inc. has provided college advising and tutoring to low-income, first-generation-to-college students throughout San Francisco, Richmond, and Vallejo; placing nearly 40,000 students in college throughout the nation. PACT, Inc. has expanded its services to Vacaville and Vallejo, California providing tutoring, coaching, mentoring, and advising services under the U.S. Department of Education’s Upward Bound Program (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html). PACT, Inc. is seeking part-time Tutors/Coaches/Mentors to provide tutoring and advising to low-income, first generation-to college high school students.
Responsibilities and Duties
POSITION DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work alongside tutor/advising team and Deputy Project Director to plan, coordinate, create curriculum, and provide instruction to high school sites in Vallejo, CA
- Train with/shadow Upward Bound staff
- Provide tutoring/homework assistance in core subjects including English Language Arts, History, Math (Algebra I – Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry), Science, Language Other than English (LOTE; as needed)
- Conduct individual and group counseling with a focus on post-secondary eligibility, financial aid, college and career exploration, SAT/ACT information and registration assistance
- Provide support to increase students’ proficiency level on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) exams
- Interface with school staff/students/parents to support the overall program by assisting with the coordination of tutoring and advising services, school/parent communication, and other duties as assigned by PACT, Inc.
- Responsible for recruiting and maintaining an annual student caseload of 60 students at minimum (2/3 must be low-income, first-generation-to-college, and caseloads may be split between tutors)
- Responsible for maintaining detailed student logs
- Report to Deputy Project Director regarding school-related updates and issues
- Maintain professional attitude and work ethic
SCHEDULE
Immediately - 15 to 30 hours per week
Program: PACT, Inc. Upward Bound Tutorial & Advising Program
Location: TBD. Must be available to work in-person
Sites and schedule may vary. Typical academic year sites include Vallejo High School and Jesse Bethel High School in Vallejo, CA. Tutor/advisors may need to report to the Vallejo PACT, Inc. office as needed.
Available immediately. Continued employment is contingent on program funding and employee performance.
Qualifications and Skills
- Coursework in the specified subject area; at least sophomore level of college
- Experience working with low-income, first-generation-to-college youth and other undeserved communities
- The ability to work with a variety of individuals using effective interpersonal skills
- The ability to collaborate with school staff and PACT colleagues
- Skills managing student classroom behavior
- Comprehensive knowledge in collect eligibility requirements, financial aid, and matriculation through post-secondary school
- A firm grasp on A-G curriculum requirements
- Report to Deputy Project Director regarding school-related updates and issues
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal Permanent Resident
Ideal candidates will be:
- Individuals with similar backgrounds (low-income, first-generation-to-college…)
- Familiar with CAASPP exam and test prep
- Prior experience in teaching, tutoring
In compliance with the requirements of Section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), which was enacted as part of the Improving America's School Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-382), requires that all project services and information must be available to all persons regardless of gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age. Services will be provided to participants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability. The project office is located in a disabled accessible building. All project printed materials, advertisements and publicity will encourage applications from persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability.
Job Type: Part-time
$18.00 - $22/hr depending on degree
Must be available to work in-person
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person Location: Vallejo, CA
Dates: Immediately. Continued employment is contingent on program funding and employee performance.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
PACT, Inc., (www.pactinc.org) a non-profit organization, operates educational programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is to promote community empowerment by increasing access to higher education. Since 1965, PACT, Inc. has provided college advising and tutoring to low-income, first-generation-to-college students throughout San Francisco, Richmond, and Vallejo; placing nearly 40,000 students in college throughout the nation. PACT, Inc. has expanded its services to Vallejo, California providing tutoring, coaching, mentoring, and advising services under the U.S. Department of Education’s Upward Bound Program (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html). PACT, Inc. is seeking part-time Tutors/Coaches/Mentors to provide tutoring and advising to low-income, first-generation-to college high school students.
Responsibilities and Duties
POSITION DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work alongside tutor/advising team and Programs Manager to plan, coordinate, create curriculum, and provide instruction to high school sites in Vallejo, CA beginning this fall
- Train/shadow Upward Bound staff
- Provide tutoring/homework assistance in core subjects including English Language Arts, History, Math (Algebra I – Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry), Science, Language Other than English (LOTE; as needed)
- Conduct individual and group counseling with a focus on post-secondary eligibility, financial aid, college and career exploration, SAT/ACT information and registration assistance
- Provide support to increase students’ proficiency level on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) exams
- Interface with school staff/students/parents to support the overall program by assisting with the coordination of tutoring and advising services, school/parent communication, and other duties as assigned by PACT, Inc.
- Responsible for recruiting and maintaining an annual student caseload of 60 students at minimum (2/3 must be low-income, first-generation-to-college, and caseloads may be split between tutors)
- Responsible for maintaining detailed student logs
- Report to Programs Manager regarding school-related updates and issues
- Maintain professional attitude and work ethic
SCHEDULE
Immediately - 15 to 30 hours per week
Program: PACT, Inc. Upward Bound Tutorial & Advising Program
Location: TBD. Must be available to work in-person
Sites and schedule may vary. Typical academic year sites include Vallejo High School and Jesse Bethel High School in Vallejo, CA. Tutor/advisors may need to report to the Vallejo PACT, Inc. office as needed.
Available immediately. Continued employment is contingent on program funding and employee performance.
Qualifications and Skills
- Coursework in the specified subject area; at least sophomore level of college
- Experience working with low-income, first-generation-to-college youth and other undeserved communities
- The ability to work with a variety of individuals using effective interpersonal skills
- The ability to collaborate with school staff and PACT colleagues
- Skills managing student classroom behavior
- Comprehensive knowledge in collect eligibility requirements, financial aid, and matriculation through post-secondary school
- A firm grasp on A-G curriculum requirements
- Report to Programs Manager regarding school-related updates and issues
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal Permanent Resident
Ideal candidates will be:
- Individuals with similar backgrounds (low-income, first-generation-to-college…)
- Familiar with CAASPP exam and test prep
- Prior experience in teaching, tutoring
In compliance with the requirements of Section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), which was enacted as part of the Improving America's School Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-382), requires that all project services and information must be available to all persons regardless of gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age. Services will be provided to participants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability. The project office is located in a disabled accessible building. All project printed materials, advertisements and publicity will encourage applications from persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability.
Job Type: Part-time
$18.00 - $22/hr depending on degree
Must be available to work in-person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
