Educational Program Assistant - Tutoring
Qualifications
- Must have patience and a strong desire to help students achieve their goals
- Must have an ability to speak in front of groups and present academic workshop
- Must be in good standing with the college, university or school
- Ability to work with students of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
- Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of basic academic skills application and the ability to demonstrate the
successful application of various academic skills.
- Ability to work independently applying critical thinking skills and problem
solving to various situations.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 6 hours per week
- Direct experience providing tutorial and/or academic support services for students
from multicultural and low income communities is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Participate in training
- Help develop new training materials in conjunction with MUG staff
- Serve as a mentor for new tutors after 6 months of tutoring
- Provide tutorial and academic support services for program participants
- Organize, facilitate, and track tutorial sessions
- Must create projects such as workshops, training materials, or outreach projects to expand services offered through the PASS program repertoire of services
- Maintain communications with staff and coordinators
- Attend staff meetings
- Write memos to communicate with PASS management or student parent/guardian
- Be able to assist in publicizing the PASS Program thorough word of mouth marketing and
social media.
- Assist in maintaining and cleaning tutoring rooms and computer lab between sessions
- Must maintain client confidentiality unless any information has been shared with the
EPA that would be deemed illegal or a danger to the participant. All such information
should be reported to MUG management immediately.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Programs and
Services
Code of Conduct
It is the expectation of the Maryland Umbrella Group staff and volunteers
that they must always represent the organization in a professional manner. It should be
understood that the perception conveyed by MUG staff, while on duty or in their private lives
reflects directly on the organization when observed by a client. This includes but is not limited
to oral and print communication, social media, videos, audio recordings and personal conduct.
The Maryland Umbrella Group Office is a drug and alcohol free zone. It is the expectation of
management that if staff is determined to be under the influence of a narcotic or alcoholic agent
that staff will be required to leave the premises immediately and will be suspended until further
administrative review.
Goal
Educational Program Assistants will address the critical unmet need for Elementary, Middle and
High school students through one on one tutoring and group support, encouragement and
resource identification
Sample Activities
EPA will help students grasp the application of basic mathematical concepts to include
arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and problem solving with real world constructs. Provide
homework assistance in a variety of subjects. Lead a book club, offer strategic games instruction
such as chess or backgammon.
Scheduling
Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-7:00pm, and/or
Saturdays 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Worksite
The Maryland Umbrella Group Inc. Office and Computer Lab-
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church – 408 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant MD 20743
Supervisor
Vice President of Programs and Services and or Executive Director
Benefits
- Training
- Satisfaction in working with at risk youth and building a stronger community
- Exposure to a wide variety of contacts and professionals
- Excellent portfolio and resume building, and future employment recommendation
- Free Snacks, parking, and computer lab use
Apply
*After clicking the "Apply" button, download the fillable pdf.
Email the completed application to cbatey@m-u-g.org or cmaddox@m-u-g.org.
Thank you!
Educational Program Assistant - Tutoring
Qualifications
- Must have patience and a strong desire to help students achieve their goals
- Must have an ability to speak in front of groups and present academic workshops
- Must be in good standing with the college, university or school
- Ability to work with students of diverse ethnic backgrounds
- Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Knowledge of basic academic skills application and the ability to demonstrate the
successful application of various academic skills
- Ability to work independently applying critical thinking skills and problem
solving to various situations
- Must be able to work a minimum of 6 hours per week
- Direct experience providing tutorial and/or academic support services for students
from multicultural and low income communities is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Participate in training
- Help develop new training materials in conjunction with MUG staff
- Serve as a mentor for new tutors after 6 months of tutoring
- Provide tutorial and academic support services for program participants
- Organize, facilitate, and track tutorial sessions
- Must create projects such as workshops, training materials, or outreach projects to expand services offered through the PASS program repertoire of services
- Maintain communications with staff and coordinators
- Attend staff meetings
- Write memos to communicate with PASS management or student parent/guardian
- Be able to assist in publicizing the PASS Program through word of mouth marketing and
social media
- Assist in maintaining and cleaning tutoring rooms and computer lab between sessions
- Must maintain client confidentiality unless any information has been shared with the
EPA that would be deemed illegal or a danger to the participant. All such information
should be reported to MUG management immediately.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by MUG's executive officers
Code of Conduct
It is the expectation of the Maryland Umbrella Group staff and volunteers
that they must always represent the organization in a professional manner. It should be
understood that the perception conveyed by MUG staff, while on duty or in their private lives
reflects directly on the organization when observed by a client. This includes but is not limited
to oral and print communication, social media, videos, audio recordings and personal conduct.
The Maryland Umbrella Group Office is a drug and alcohol free zone. It is the expectation of
management that if staff is determined to be under the influence of a narcotic or alcoholic agent
that staff will be required to leave the premises immediately and will be suspended until further
administrative review.
Goal
Educational Program Assistants will address the critical, unmet need for Elementary, Middle and
High school students through one on one tutoring and group support, encouragement and
resource identification.
Sample Activities
EPA will help students grasp the application of basic mathematical concepts to include
arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and problem solving with real world constructs. Provide
homework assistance in a variety of subjects. Lead a book club, offer strategic games instruction
such as chess or backgammon.
Scheduling
Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-7:00pm, and/or
Saturdays 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Worksite
The Maryland Umbrella Group Inc. Office and Computer Lab-
St. Margaret’s Catholic Church – 408 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant MD 20743
Supervisor
Vice President of Programs and Services and or Executive Director
Benefits
- Training
- Satisfaction in working with at risk youth and building a stronger community
- Exposure to a wide variety of contacts and professionals
- Excellent portfolio and resume building, and future employment recommendation
- Free Snacks, parking, and computer lab use
Apply
*After clicking the "Apply" button, download the fillable pdf.
Email the completed application to cbatey@m-u-g.org or cmaddox@m-u-g.org.
Thank you!
