GEAR UP Outreach Mentor - West High School SLC

The GEAR UP Classroom Staff is an in-person, classroom-focused role that works directly with high school students in the classroom every day at West High School, 241 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103. This position provides tutoring, teacher-like support, and hands-on guidance to help students build college and career readiness skills throughout the academic year calendar schedule of the Salt Lake City School District. Responsibilities are centered on daily in-class support, including guiding students through assignments, facilitating workshops, supporting classroom management, providing academic guidance, and assisting with field trips. This role is entirely classroom-based, ensuring students receive consistent, in-person academic support to prepare for high school graduation and post-secondary education or training. Tracks student academic progress and standardized test results, and reports to GEAR UP Counselor. Tracks and follows up with students and works with parents to keep them informed. May work in a GEAR UP class assisting with taking attendance, managing the classroom, and designing and delivering curriculum. Organizes and assists with GEAR UP college-readiness activities including college tours, parent/student workshops, and other activities as requested by GEAR UP counselors. Mentors students about good decision-making processes related to attendance, rigorous academic course selection, study skills, financial aid, ACT prep, and college and scholarship applications. Tutors as needed and requested by GEAR UP counselors. Motivates students to succeed through positive reinforcement and being a good role model. Works closely with GEAR UP counselors to identify eligible students, recruit, and onboard them into the GEAR UP program. Makes follow up calls, appointments, and meets with families and high school counselors. Performs other duties and responsibilities related to position as assigned by GEAR UP counselor. Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties; OR any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid driver's license and transportation. Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred. Knowledge Must have basic academic knowledge because of the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of academic course selection for high school and college, study skills, financial aid, ACT prep, and college and scholarship applications. Knowledge of and competence in tutoring various core subject areas. Skills Skills in interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Abilities Ability to collaborate with students to enhance their knowledge in high school level courses. Ability to work with GEAR UP personnel and school staff at their assigned schools, colleges, or other locations. Ability to effectively tutor high school students (list subject expertise on supplemental questionnaire). Ability to speak and translate Spanish to English is highly preferred. Ability to use initiative, demonstrate dependability, and use time constructively.