About the Opportunity
Summary
The Mills Institute Educational Talent Search Program is currently seeking 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and ability to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds similar to METS Program participants.
Mission-driven and passionate about programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Ability to coordinate and facilitate academic support programs including advising, workshops, fieldtrips, assessment, follow-up and resource referral.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to take direction, prioritize, and work independently.
Demonstrated experience-solving problems including conflict resolution.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure or on deadline, maintaining a professional composure when dealing with common problems that occur in events and classroom settings.
Key Responsibilities
Provide classroom support and assistance to the Summer Instructor. Provide academic tutoring to students.
In collaboration with METS team, supervise all METS related activities, lunch recesses, events, field trips and college tours.
Assist in providing comprehensive and hands-on workshops to program participants.
Assist with coordination and implementation of all facets of the METS Summer Program.
Attend staff orientation/planning sessions and program activities. Participate in weekly METS staff meetings.
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.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate:
23.00