Evening SAT/ACT Language Tutor — Upward Bound (PT)

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open SAT/ACT Language high school teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. The successful candidate will implement the academic component by assisting 11th-grade students in preparing for the English, Reading, and Writing sections of the SAT and ACT, reviewing test sections and Pre-ACT scores, and reinforcing effective test-taking strategies.

The position is part-time and temporary for Fall 2026 with an hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or related field.
• Knowledge of SAT and ACT formats and scoring.
• Experience working with high school students or college-prep programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead two 50‑minute SAT/ACT language sessions each Thursday.
• Review Pre-ACT scores and reinforce test-taking strategies.
• Provide reading, grammar, and writing support to build confidence and improve performance.

Skills

SAT/ACT Language instruction

High school tutoring

Test-taking strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or English

Job description

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open SAT/ACT Language high school teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. The successful candidate will implement the academic component by assisting 11th-grade students in preparing for the English, Reading, and Writing sections of the SAT and ACT, reviewing test sections and Pre-ACT scores, and reinforcing effective test-taking strategies.

The position is part-time and temporary for Fall 2026 with an hourly wage.