Summer School - Upward Bound Program Counselor

LinkedIn - Jobboard; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education program seeks an Upward Bound Program Counselor for a summer role at Tidewater Community College. The position involves supporting high school students through mentoring and facilitating educational activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience in educational environments.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising youth preferred.
• Preference for those who overcame barriers similar to students.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups and plan educational events.
• Maintain communication about students' progress.
• Provide tutoring and advisement.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Education

Current faculty, staff or local college student

Knowledge of working with high school students

Job description

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Job Description

Upward Bound Program Counselor

Instruction Start Date: June 16,2025

Instruction End Date: July 31,2025

Days: Monday - Friday

Location: Tidewater Community College

Hours: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Counselors will work with Upward Bound students to promote educational aspiration and performance; lead small groups including planning and facilitating educational, cultural, and recreational events; maintain communication with academic staff regarding students' progress in classes; provide tutoring and advisement to individuals and groups of students.

Excellent people skills are required and experience supervising youth is preferred. Experience leading small groups and tutoring is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Current faculty, staff and/or student attending a local college or target school teacher or guidance counselor;
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with high school students in summer program environment;
• Preference given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming economic, social and academic barriers similar to the students.
  
  

Hourly Rate Range $35

Job Description View Attachment

Upward Bound Program Counselor

Instruction Start Date: June 16,2025

Instruction End Date: July 31,2025

Days: Monday - Friday

Location: Tidewater Community College

Hours: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Counselors will work with Upward Bound students to promote educational aspiration and performance; lead small groups including planning and facilitating educational, cultural, and recreational events; maintain communication with academic staff regarding students' progress in classes; provide tutoring and advisement to individuals and groups of students.

Excellent people skills are required and experience supervising youth is preferred. Experience leading small groups and tutoring is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Current faculty, staff and/or student attending a local college or target school teacher or guidance counselor;
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with high school students in summer program environment;
• Preference given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming economic, social and academic barriers similar to the students.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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