Volunteer: Online Physics Coaching

UPchieve; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UPchieve is seeking volunteers for the role of Online Physics Coach to support low-income students through flexible online tutoring sessions. This opportunity allows individuals to contribute to education equity while enhancing their own skills. No prior experience is required, and training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to middle and high school students.
• Work in an online classroom to enhance student confidence and performance.

Job description

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Online Physics Coaching role at UPchieve.

UPchieve is an edtech nonprofit that connects low-income middle and high school students with live tutors 24/7 via our free, online platform. Our mission is to democratize access to academic support so that more students have an opportunity to finish high school, attend college, and achieve upward mobility. We're currently serving over 98,000 students nationwide and have facilitated more than 240,000 on-demand requests for tutoring via our platform.

What is an Academic Coach?

UPchieve's volunteers, also called Academic Coaches, offer academic support to low-income middle school and high school students using our online platform. These coaches work directly with students in UPchieve's online classroom to boost their academic performance, enhance their confidence, and prepare them for college.

What is the time commitment?

There is no set time requirement to volunteer with UPchieve, and the scheduling is highly flexible. Most academic coaches typically volunteer for only 30 minutes a week, making this opportunity ideal for individuals with a hectic lifestyle who want to give back to their community.

How does it work?

UPchieve tutoring sessions occur within the platform's web app, utilizing a virtual classroom that matches one student with one coach. This virtual classroom provides a text-based chat and a whiteboard.

Who can be an Academic Coach?

Anyone can become an academic coach, regardless of background or prior tutoring experience. Training and support are available to ensure coaches are equipped to help students succeed.

What subjects can you tutor?

Besides Physics, there are over 20 other subjects you can tutor, including Math, English, College Counseling, Social Studies, and SAT & ACT prep.

Join us today and be the reason a student succeeds: https://bit.ly/upchievevolunteermatch

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