Work for Upward Bound

There are a variety of ways for individuals to obtain employment with Upward Bound:

Academic Year Tutor-Driver
Working as a tutor-driver is a great way to earn some money while gaining valuable experience and building positive relationships with young people.

Linfield College students who are eligible for Work Study (preferred) or Campus Employment are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in education, psychology, or sociology.  The tutoring aspect of the position takes place on Tuesday evenings (in addition to some other nights) on campus and entails assisting the students in all subject areas. 

The driving portion of the position requires certification by Linfield.  Using college vehicles, staff members drive one of 5 routes to outlying communities to pick up and return program participants.  Hiring for these positions generally takes place at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.  Academic year tutoring runs from September through May.

Summer Tutor-Counselor
A fun and meaningful way to spend your summer, the position of tutor-counselor requires individuals to give freely of their time and talents as well as their hearts.

Linfield College students who are eligible for Work Study (preferred) or Campus Employment are encouraged to apply.  Staff work and live on campus with 50 program participants who attend classes, work, and participate in supervised cultural and recreational activities.  Tutor-counselors are responsible for assisting with the evening tutoring component and daily afternoon activities in addition to residence hall duty.

The summer program runs for 6 weeks from mid-June through the end of July.

Summer Teacher
Upward Bound is looking for certified teachers who are passionate about teaching and are excited by the opportunity to work in a setting conducive to creativity and close interpersonal interaction. 

Instructors will be expected to give intensive, basic instruction in the area taught.  They will be contracted to teach one-half day, five days per week for five weeks.  The half-day includes two to three classes daily.  The instructor will be expected to pre- and post-test and to document the progress of individual students.  Each summer, instructors are needed in the following subjects: writing and literature, lab science, foreign language, and mathematics.

The summer program runs for 6 weeks from mid-June through the end of July.