Upward Bound Tutor

Position Summary

Upward Bound Tutors provide tutorial assistance, motivational support, and academic guidance in various subjects to students in grades 9-12. Tutors also provide mentorship to a cohort of students by serving as exemplary role models to ensure student academic, social, and emotional growth.

Salary:
Local pay schedule/ daily rate of $57.20 for a maximum of 19 hours per week. This is a part‑time, grant‑funded position; continued employment is contingent upon funding. Non‑probationary status is not attainable by employment in this position, and the funding and duration are finite.

• Provide academic tutoring to students in specific courses of study such as STEM, Math, Science, English, Composition/Literature, Foreign Language, History, Computer Science, and other high school requirements.
• Work with students on a one‑on‑one basis or in small groups related to STEM initiatives.
• Encourage and support students in a positive and enriching, innovative learning environment.
• Provide computer assistance with educational software programs in related subjects.
• Coordinate academic and study‑skills presentations and monitor student progress.
• Teach study skills that assist students in preparation for postsecondary education and careers in STEM professions.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Mentor students in the areas of academics and college preparation.

In the event that a tutor must be absent, they should contact the Upward Bound Coordinator to report the absence. Tutors should also report to work on time and should contact the Coordinator if they find that they will be unable to meet an appointment at the scheduled time.

• Associate’s Degree or at least one year of college with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in STEM‑related subjects.
• Good interpersonal communication skills, sensitivity, and the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Regular attendance.
• Punctuality.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic—including race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class—shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify).