JOB OPPORTUNITY: SAT instructor
Job Announcement
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| Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Inc. |
FLSA: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Program Coordinator(s)
Pay Range/Rate: $20 per hour/Part-time; 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Up to 20 hours; hours may vary but generally 2:00PM – 6:00 PM. Benefits not included.
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Summary
Under the supervision and direction of the Program Coordinator, the SAT instructor will teach a SAT preparation course to underserved high school-aged youth. As part of the OCAPICA’s Soar Afterschool Program, OCAPICA offers a free summer/6-week SAT program. This program will help prepare students on their upcoming SAT test. This is done by taking practice exams, going over tips and strategies, reviewing problems students have difficulty with and providing tutoring hours and offer ways for students to prepare themselves better. OCAPICA’s Soar Afterschool Program provides both middle school and high school-aged youth with a safe environment to receive mentorship and academic advising. Through a variety of services, the program aims to provide opportunities for academic and character maturity for underserved students in the community. Instructor to teach strategies to youth and provide individualized and group assistance to students in problem areas. “OCAPICA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”
Essential Functions
Program (100%)
· Lead students through the SAT Preparation curriculum
· Arrive at every class session on time and prepared
· Inspire, motivate, and encourage students regardless of ability level
· Administer practice tests and be able to explain problems for post-test review and analysis
· Exercise flexibility and creativity to address particular needs of students and the class
· Ensure that every student is familiar with all aspects of the SAT exam
· Keep records of student attendance and student scores
· Inform supervisor immediately of any needs, problems or outstanding successes
· Attend relevant OCAPICA meetings
· Promote the OCAPICA in interactions with students, parents, school staff and others
· Ability to multi-task and manage multiple activities concurrently
Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
· Must be at least 18 years of age with a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D.; 2 years + college preferred
· Knowledge of SAT and extensive test-taking strategies
· Ability to teach math and verbal/writing portions. Strong math and verbal skills
· Teaching experience is a plus, but not required OR
· Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills
· Have at least 1 year experience working with high school-aged youth
· Ability to work during afterschool hours (2:00 – 6:00 PM)
Desired Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
§ Experience working in afterschool/youth programs
§ Experience teaching SAT preparation courses and/or other professional Test Prep training courses.
§ High SAT scores recommended.
§ Bachelor’s Degree.
§ One year of classroom teaching or curriculum development experience
§ Bilingual and/or bicultural, but not necessary
§ Experience working with underserved Asian and Pacific Islanders and/or youth of all socio-economic backgrounds.
§ Must be comfortable working in a team environment
§ Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)
§ Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative
§ Experience in curriculum development
Supervisory Responsibilities
¨ No supervision of employees required at this time.
Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
¨ The environment for this position is an office environment (may include shared office space).
Physical Requirement
¨ In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and speaking.
Mental Requirement
¨ The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions.
Application Process:
Application deadline: June 13, 2008
Please e-mail or send a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone number) to: Selection Committee
OCAPICA
12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Ste. 214A
Garden Grove , CA 92843
E-mail: careers@ocapica.org or FAX: (714)636-8828
(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: SAT instructor)
Agency Background:
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County, California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand the community's opportunities through service, education, advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their lives and the future of their community.
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