Upward Bound Tutor

Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College in Illinois invites applications for an Upward Bound Tutor. This part-time, extension-site role supports high school students in one-on-one and group sessions, with a focused goal of academic improvement and college readiness.

Tutors provide subject-matter help, review coursework, and guide practice and test questions, while modeling effective study habits. The schedule is 3:00–5:00 p.m., fall and spring, with additional shifts possible.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the subject areas to be tutored.
• Experience teaching or tutoring high school or postsecondary students.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter assistance and homework support during one-on-one and group drop-in sessions.
• Review course materials, discuss texts, and work through practice questions.
• Provide feedback on written assignments and model effective study habits.

Skills

Subject matter proficiency

Experience tutoring

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Upward Bound Tutor

Part-time Staff

Extension Site

Hybrid Option: No

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here - join us today!

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college's culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

Upward Bound is seeking qualified tutors to provide academic support to high school students in both one-on-one and group settings.

Upward Bound tutors provide subject-matter assistance and homework support during individual and group drop-in sessions. Responsibilities include reviewing course materials, discussing texts, working through practice and test questions, and providing feedback on written assignments. Tutors also model the study habits, strategies, attitudes, and behaviors of successful learners.

This position requires strong communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills, as well as the ability to effectively use technology to support tutoring sessions.

Successful Upward Bound tutors take a holistic approach to student success, bring enthusiasm and encouragement to each session, and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Tutors should be able to work respectfully and constructively with students from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, language groups, and abilities.

Tutors are assigned a consistent schedule of one or more days based on availability. Schedules may be adjusted based on student needs and program demand. Additional shifts may also be available to assist with monthly field trips and other Upward Bound activities.

We are currently seeking tutors in the following subject areas:

• Writing
• Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Algebra through Calculus

Minimum Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree required.

Demonstrated proficiency in the subject area(s) to be tutored.

Experience teaching or tutoring students at the high school or postsecondary level.

Position Details

Grant Funded: Yes

Compensation Range: 23.61 - 23.61

Compensation Type: Hourly

Work Schedule: Fall and Spring Semester Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tutors may work one or more days per week.

Work Hours: 25 max

Testing: No

Targeted Hire Date: 9/14/2026

This position is at East Aurora High School.

EOE, including disability and veteran