Upward Bound - Math & Science Tutor

Position: Math & Science Tutor 

Program Area: Upward Bound 

Location: In-person at David Douglas High School 1001 SE 135th Ave. Portland, OR 97233 

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday from 2:30pm-4:15pm   

Program Description and Position Summary: 

Upward Bound is a college access program that serves first generation & low-income students with academic need who intend to enroll in post-secondary education directly out of high school. Students who are enrolled to commit for 4 years of high school receive services that include tutoring, academic advising, workshops, 6-week summer program, field trips, and support with the college/scholarship application process. 

Volunteers will be tutoring high school level and lower college level Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus) or Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and ideally comfortable assisting in other high school subject areas as well. 

Qualifications:  

• Experience tutoring and/or working with youth preferred 
• Experience with some college coursework in the above subjects preferred 

Time Commitment: 2023-2024 Academic Year: September-June. Yearlong commitment preferred; 3-month minimum. Volunteers are expected to tutor at least once a week.  

Requirements:  

• Must be 18 or older 
• Must pass comprehensive background check through David Douglas School District 
• Must provide proof of COVID vaccination 

To Apply: Contact volunteer@irco.org