Job Description
General Summary: Urban Scholars is a year-round college access program dedicated to empowering underrepresented and economically disadvantaged high school students from Boston. Through a comprehensive approach that includes tutoring, after-school classes, college readiness programs, field trips, and personalized advising, we aim to prepare students for success in higher education. A key component of our program is an intensive six-week Summer Institute hosted at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Urban Scholars tutors work alongside lead teachers as teaching assistants to create a learning environment that maximizes student engagement and achievement. They support instruction by managing materials and attendance while assisting with lessons, class discussions, and group work. Beyond the classroom, tutors lead a team of approximately 20 students through competitions, workshops, college-prep seminars, field trips, and recreational activities. We seek candidates from all majors who are committed to our mission and passionate about working with youth. Tutor Responsibilities: Participate in staff orientation. Full participation is a condition of employment. Assist with assigned recreational/cultural workshops. Enforce UMass Boston and Urban Scholars rules and regulations. Monitor study hall sessions and assist students with class work. Provide one-on-one personal/academic counseling support to students as needed. Attend staff and community meetings. Assist with student supervision at all times. Remain highly visible to students and staff throughout the course of each day. Assist in the supervision of field trips, cultural events and recreational activities. Monitor meals and engage students during lunch. Complete necessary evaluation forms distributed by administration. Communicate daily with ad