College Readiness Tutor – HSU Program (In-Person Saturdays)

Neighborhood-Learning-Alliance-1; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Neighborhood Learning Alliance seeks a Scholarship Tutor for the High School University program at Carlow University. Working with the Social Worker and Program Coordinator, you will design materials and provide non-academic supports to boost college readiness.

This part-time role requires teaching multiple learning styles, managing schedules, guiding students, and giving constructive feedback. The program helps low-income students earn college credits and develop career readiness in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Subject matter proficiency in the college course of interest.
• Strong verbal and written communication to explain concepts, provide instructions, and deliver feedback.
• Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance.
• Ability to connect and interact with high school students.
• Ability to take supervision and correction constructively.
• Ability to positively supervise students.
• Basic knowledge of database, excel spreadsheet, and word processing applications (Google platforms).
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Have reliable transportation or able to access college campus.

Responsibilities

• Review syllabus topics and assignments.
• Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks.
• Conduct practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation.
• Collaborate effectively with the university and the organization to increase student performance.
• Provide students positive and constructive feedback.
• Offer feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate.
• Maintain an orderly and organized learning environment and ensure that students are on-task.
• Lead small groups of students in homework, essay writing and editing workshops, etc.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Subject matter proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Patience

Engagement with high school students

Supervision

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Independent work

Transportation access

Tools

Excel

Google platforms

Word processing

Database basics

Job description

Neighborhood Learning Alliance seeks a Scholarship Tutor for the High School University program at Carlow University. Working with the Social Worker and Program Coordinator, you will design materials and provide non-academic supports to boost college readiness.

This part-time role requires teaching multiple learning styles, managing schedules, guiding students, and giving constructive feedback. The program helps low-income students earn college credits and develop career readiness in Pittsburgh.