Math and Science Tutor - Upward Bound

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: Submit a Volunteer Application Form or contact volunteer@irco.org