Online STEM and Essay Tutor; Federal -Study

Job No: 512331
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: UPchieve
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: All Remote
Location: Remote
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, STEM, Federal Work-Study Preferred

UPchieve is a nonprofit providing free, 24/7 online tutoring and college counseling to low-income 6th-12th grade students across the U.S. Our mission is to give every student an equal opportunity to finish high school, attend college, and achieve upward mobility.

12/01/2026

05/14/2027

All Remote

Minimum: 5 Maximum:10

5 to 10 hours per week. You'll choose 2-hour shifts from a schedule that covers every day of the week, from early morning to late night (all times Central). Priority shifts are the times when the most students are waiting for help. Please keep the same shifts each week, and let your supervisor know if your class schedule changes. You can't work more than 10 hours in a week.

Minimum: $15.00 Maximum:$15.00

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• UW-Madison student with a 2026-27 Federal Work-Study award
• Not currently working another Federal Work-Study job
• Available 5 to 10 hours per week
• A computer and reliable internet access (this position is 100% remote)
• Able to pass at least 3 UPchieve certification quizzes, including at least one in advanced math (Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus, or Statistics), science (Chemistry or Physics), or essay review. UPchieve provides study materials. Middle school math certifications do not count toward the 3.
• Able to complete an I-9 with original, physical documents (photos and copies are not accepted)

• Strong coursework in math or science, or strong writing skills
• Interest in education, college access, or working with first-generation and low-income students

• Explaining math and science concepts clearly and patiently to middle and high school students
• Giving specific, encouraging feedback on writing
• Guiding students to their own answers instead of giving answers away
• Clear written communication in a text-based chat
• Reliability: showing up for your scheduled shifts every week

No previous tutoring experience is needed. We provide training and ongoing feedback.

Duties:

• Tutor students one-on-one in UPchieve's virtual classroom, which has a text chat and a shared whiteboard. Using your mic is optional.
• UPchieve is on-demand, so you won't be assigned specific students. During your shift, you'll stay logged in on your dashboard and be matched with students who need help in the subjects you're certified in.
• Help students work through problems step by step so they build their own understanding.
• Review student essays, especially college application essays, and give clear, encouraging feedback.
• Complete UPchieve's tutor training and apply feedback from the UPchieve team.
• Enter your hours in Workday (through MyUW) after each shift. Hours for each pay period are due by 11:59pm the Tuesday after it ends.

What happens after you apply: