Job Details

METS Summer Assistant/Tutor

Position Number: 6156286
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

METS Summer Assistant/Tutor

About the Opportunity

POSITION TITLE: Summer Assistant/Tutor (temporary)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHPS:

Reports to: METS Director, METS Associate Director

Summary of Position:
The Mills Institute at Northeastern University Educational Talent Search (METS) TRIO Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. METS assists low-income, first generation, middle school and high school students in the City of Oakland by disseminating information on the college preparation process. The Summer Enrichment Program will provide academic instruction in core subjects: English, Sciences, and Mathematics. METS will also provide courses and workshops exploring various topics: Life Skills, Study Skills, College Preparation, Career Exploration, and Cultural Awareness.

Summer Enrichment Program Description

The METS Program offers a four-week summer academic enrichment program for students entering grades 6th-12th. The METS summer program will be conducted at Life Academy, a local high school in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). Staff orientations will likely take place June 3rd - 5th. Instruction for the METS Summer Program is scheduled to begin Monday, June 9th and continues through Thursday, July 3rd. The daily schedule is approximately 8:30am-2:00pm, Monday -Friday. The student/parent orientation on the evening of Wednesday, June 4th is a mandatory event for all summer staff. Exact times to be announced prior to hiring.

The Mills Institute Educational Talent Search Program is currently seeking 2-4 highly motivated, knowledgeable, creative, engaging, student focused, experienced Summer Assistant/Tutors to support the program activities and academic component. Academic courses will be taught by instructors to Oakland students in grades 6th-12th. We seek Summer Assistant/Tutors who possess the skills to addresses students' needs, interests, abilities, and curiosities in various subjects and activities offered throughout the summer program.

Each course will be defined by:

Small classes (up to 20 students)
Daily in-class instruction, group work, real-world application of concepts taught, quizzes
Pre & post assessments

Essential Job Functions:

Monitoring daily attendance
Support students with work completion
Student lunch time supervision
Prep materials for instructors
Supervise students on weekly field trips
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support of METS mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Participate in METS weekly staff meetings
Attend staff orientation/planning sessions and program activities.
Prepare students for End of Summer Showcase

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of subject matter and skill acquisition in various academic courses suitable for 6th-12th grade students
Knowledge of child/adolescent development and different learning styles (preferred)

Skills/Abilities:

Mission-driven and passionate about programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience-solving problems including conflict resolution.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, maintaining a professional composure when dealing with common problems that occur in events and classroom settings.

Education and Training:

Minimum of a Sophomore year status in college coursework.
Minimum 2 years direct working relationship/or tutoring low-income, first-generation college-bound students. (preferred)
Strong preference given to candidates with experience working with Oakland youth.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands:

Requires passing a background check.

This position description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on business operational needs.

Additional Information:

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Pay Rate: $23 per hour.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Rate:

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