Talent Search Mentor/Tutor

Position is contracted for the 2025 – 2026 academic year. This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding.

Reports to the Director of the Talent Search Seguin Program.

Responsible for providing individual and/or group tutoring to middle and high school students enrolled in The Talent Search Seguin Program (Seguin High School, A J Briesemeister Middle School, Barnes Middle School)

Tutors work to enhance students' subject understanding and foster meta-learning by teaching effective learning and study strategies. They also serve as positive role models, showing passion and commitment while supporting and empowering college-bound middle and high school students with the potential for higher education success.

Important information for applicants:

• Evening and weekend work required.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to each target school:
  • Seguin High School (1315 E Cedar St, Seguin, TX 78155)
  • A J Briesemeister Middle School (1616 W Court St, Seguin, TX 78155)
  • Barnes Middle School (1539 Joe Carrillo Blvd, Seguin, TX 78155)
• Mandatory Training 1 week prior to starting (Texas State University San Marcos Campus)

Duties

• Provide academic tutoring (individual and small group) to middle and high school students
• Tutor and assist students with daily homework and assignments.
• Participate in tutor training sessions, team meetings, and additional workshops as arranged.
• Be prompt, available and prepared for all tutoring time commitments.
• Maintain up-to-date records of tutoring contacts and submit records to Director weekly.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to student participants.
• Assist with additional duties as needed. 

On Campus Job Location - Offsite

• Seguin High School (1315 E Cedar St, Seguin, TX 78155)
• AJ Briesemeister Middle School (1616 W Court St, Seguin, TX 78155)
• Barnes Middle School (1539 Joe Carrillo Blvd, Seguin, TX 78155)
• Direct Supervisor: Talent Search Seguin Program Director 

Work Schedule 

• Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Evenings and weekends as needed 

Required Qualifications

• Must be available to travel to all three target schools. 
• Sophomore standing or above with 3.0 overall GPA.
• Academically proficient and able to tutor at the middle and high school level for all levels of English/Math/Science required. 
• Demonstrated motivational and organizational skills.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Junior standing or above with 3.0 overall GPA.
• Experience tutoring one of the above-named subjects preferred.
• Experience working with middle school and high school students preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience tutoring on a variety of subjects. 
   

Employee Evaluation Process 

• Weekly and monthly (informal)
• End of each Semester (formal) facilitated by Program Director. 
   

Pay Rate Determination

• The pay rate is determined in accordance with the University Pay Plan : Office of Human Resources : Texas State University (txst.edu)  
•  This is a grant-funded position, and as such not subject to annual increases in salary.