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Part Time Tutor/Mentor - GEAR UP/ NYGEAR UP Programs

Winter 2018/Spring 2019

Title: Tutor/Mentor

Locations: Long Island City High School; William Cullen Bryant High School



Job Purpose: To provide academic and social support to "at risk" students that will increase their academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education



Job Responsibilities:

• Provide academic support to high school students during school (Algebra, Living Environment, English, Global History, US History, and other subjects)
• Serve as mentors for project participants and assist with college preparedness tasks
• Provide college readiness workshops
• Provide academic advisement to project participants
• Assist with the collection of project services data (i.e.- attendance, event sign-in sheets)
• Assist with the coordination of college visits and educational field trips
• Facilitate the MAAX program curriculum during select courses
• Attend program events including educational/cultural field trips, family events, and college tours
• Attend supervision meetings & trainings (mandatory)

Minimum Qualifications:

• A least two years of postsecondary education completed
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with high school underserved student populations
• Demonstrates proficiency in the academic area for which tutoring is provided (Math, English, Social Studies and Science)

Skills/Requirements:

• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills (i.e.- Microsoft Office)
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Commitment to supporting positive youth development
• Strong foundation in at least two content areas (i.e. Math, English, Social Studies and Science)
• Bilingual strongly encouraged

Work Schedule

• This is a school-based program
• Monday-Friday within the hours of 8:00am- 4:00pm
• Some Saturdays may be required

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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