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GEAR UP Math ELA Tutor

Job DescriptionWonderful College Prep Academy is accepting applications for a part-time tutor position in the GEAR UP program at Sanger West High School. The GEAR UP ELA & Math Tutor will be assigned to the senior class at Sanger West High School. Assignments will be during lunch periods, and/or during class times (mornings and/or afternoons). Workdays will align with the Sanger Unified School District and Wonderful College Prep Academy calendars. This position will report to the GEAR UP Manager at Sanger West High School and is an in-person position. The GEAR UP Tutor (ELA & Math) position is a one-year contract from August 10, 2026, to June 4, 2027.The GEAR UP Tutor's responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Provide both Math and ELA tutoring services to students 1:1 or in small groups in classrooms.Collaborate with and provide support for GEAR UP staff, such as supporting field trips, family workshops, and contacting families.Assist seniors with review of scholarship essays and college essays.Work directly with students to provide various academic support services (i.e., tutoring; assisting with completing forms; assisting with workshops).Assist in the planning, organizing, and implementing GEAR UP grant activities.Follow school and GEAR UP protocols and procedures.Perform related duties as assigned.ABOUT THE GEAR UP GRANT: GEAR UP is a federally funded Title III Grant. Wonderful College Prep Academy, in partnership with Avenal and Sanger Unified School Districts, will work with 6th and 7th-grade students from four middle schools to prepare them for college. The Federal Department of Education website for GEAR UP is http://www2.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html.This discretionary grant program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP provides seven-year grants to states and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools. GEAR UP grantees serve an entire cohort of students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follow the cohort through high school and their first year of college.Qualifications:QualificationsCollege graduate or be enrolled in college and have completed freshman English and college math (Algebra II).At least one year of tutoring experience.An eager, flexible learner and problem solver who feels comfortable taking initiative.A self-starter with an exceptional work ethic and the ability to work well away from colleagues and management.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.An ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with scholars.Bilingual in Spanish is a plus** Pay: $18.00/Hour. **** Work Schedule: **Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMThursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMTotal: 28 hours per week.Additional InformationWonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.WCPA offers an optional 403b with company match (5%)Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.Quality of Life in the Central Valley:Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Click here to view our Privacy Notice.EEO is the law - click here for more informationCompensation:$18-$18