PennWest California TRIO Upward Bound programs are seeking Academic Year Tutors. Applicants should possess tutoring skills and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of area high school students. Tutors will be assigned to assist with Weekly After School Educational Sessions held at the local target high schools, designated Saturdays on PennWest California campus, through an online virtual platform, and/or as field trip chaperones.
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After School Educational Sessions are held weekly at the location and during the specific days, times and school listed below. Tutors may be placed at more than one school and must have their own reliable transportation. Additional compensation is built in to accommodate travel time. (2 hrs. paid per session).
- Monday – Uniontown (2:45-4:15); Charleroi (2:15-3:45)
- Tuesday – Brownsville (2:30-4:00); Albert Gallatin (2:15-3:45); Carmichaels (2:55-4:25)
- Wednesday – Laurel Highlands (2:30-4:00); Waynesburg (3:10-4:40)
- Thursday – Connellsville (2:30-4:00); Jefferson-Morgan (3:00-4:30); Monessen (2:15-3:45)
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Saturdays on PennWest California campus are held each month on the dates listed below. Each Saturday session will begin in the TRIO office, Manderino Suite 430 at 8:30am. Sessions conclude at 2:30pm.
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
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Field Trip dates are identified below. Additional information about the field trips will be communicated in advance of each trip. Plan for an entire day.
- Thursday, March 25, 2027 – TBD
Compensation is $12.50/hr.
All majors are encouraged to apply, but there is a strong need for math and science assistance during the academic year. *Specific days/times/locations are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated in advance.
For more information and to obtain an application, please email upwardboundcal@pennwest.edu or stop into the TRIO office in Manderino Suite 430 PennWest California for more information!
This is an excellent opportunity to gain paid work experience that serves local high school students. This is not a federal work study position.