TA /Tutor Upward Bound 1

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks a part-time TA/Tutor Upward Bound 1 in the TRiO program to support instructors and help participants adjust to the program. Under the Director and staff, you will assist with in-class instructional materials and guide students through coursework.

You will facilitate classroom instruction, provide tutorial assistance in study halls, help counselors plan tutoring services, supervise participants and participate in field trips, seminars, and office tasks

Qualifications

• Must have a college degree or be enrolled in college making satisfactory academic progress.
• Should have a 2.5 or higher GPA.
• Must have the ability to relate to minority and disadvantaged high school students.
• Candidate must be available to attend training and orientation and must observe and enforce all program policies.

Responsibilities

• To help facilitate classroom instruction to assist students with comprehending classroom work and instruction.
• Provide tutorial assistance in assigned study hall, assist with technical issues.
• Assist the program counselors with planning and evaluation of tutorial services.
• Inform the Program Director and other staff on matters regarding the progress of students enrolled in the program.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of all participants.
• Function as role models and assist staff with other program-related activities such as field trips, seminars, office work, etc.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication

Mentoring

Education

College degree or current enrollment

GPA 2.5+

Job description

Title:

TA /Tutor Upward Bound 1

Department:

TRiO

Reports To:

Director TRIO Programs

Position Type:

Staff

Position Summary:

Under the Direction of the Trio Program Director and staff, the TA/Tutor will assist Program Instructors with the delivery of in-class instructional materials, as well as assist program participants with their adjustment to the program.

Essential Functions:

• To help facilitate classroom instruction to assist students with comprehending classroom work and instruction.
• Provide tutorial assistance in assigned study hall, assist with technical issues.
• Assist the program counselors with planning and evaluation of tutorial services.
• Inform the Program Director and other staff on matters regarding the progress of students enrolled in the program.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of all participants.
• Function as role models and assist staff with other program-related activities such as field trips, seminars, office work, etc.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Must have a college degree or be enrolled in college making satisfactory academic progress.
• Should have a 2.5 or higher GPA.
• Must have the ability to relate to minority and disadvantaged high school students.
• Candidate must be available to attend training and orientation and must observe and enforce all of the program policies, rules and regulations.
• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Salary Information:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly range for this position is $16.00-$20.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Part-Time