TRIO Talent Search Tutor
Kirkwood Community College

JOB GOAL:

Work Schedule : Washington HS or Jefferson HS in Cedar Rapids from 3:00pm-4:00pm, every Monday.

Job Description:
TRIO Talent Search is a free educational program designed to assist first-generation and low-income 6th-12th grade participants in their preparation for enrollment into any college of their choice. The goal of TRIO TS is to increase the likelihood that participants graduate from high school and enroll in college. This goal is accomplished by providing participants with academic, financial, career, and pre-college advising.
TRIO Talent Search is looking to hire (2) seasonal tutors who are equipped to support 9th-12th grade students in a variety of subjects. This position will be on-site at either Washington HS or Jefferson HS from 3:00pm-4:00pm, every Monday.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide academic tutoring in Rigorous Secondary School Courses to assigned program participants

Document all contacts with participants on Individual and/or Group Service Logs and turn them into the program advisors

Participate in team meetings every week (virtual/in-person)

Adhere to college and program policies and procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree-Certified Teacher

Preferred Fields of Study: English, Mathematics, Sciences or related STEM field to assist with TS areas

EEO AA/STATEMENT:
Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

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