Talent Search San Marcos Tutor

Job Summary 

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 San Marcos Program.

Responsible for providing individual and/or group tutoring to middle and high school students enrolled in The Talent Search San Marcos Program (San Marcos High School, Owen Goodnight Middle School, Miller 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:

• San Marcos High School (2601 Rattler Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666)
• Owen Goodnight Middle School (1301 N State Highway 123, San Marcos, TX 78666)
• Miller Middle School (301 Foxtail Run, San Marcos, TX 78666)

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- NA Offsite

• San Marcos High School (2601 Rattler Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666)
• Owen Goodnight Middle School (1301 N State Highway 123, San Marcos, TX 78666)
• Miller Middle School (301 Foxtail Run, San Marcos, TX 78666)

Direct Supervisor 

• Talent Search San Marcos Program Director 

Work Schedule 

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience tutoring on a variety of subjects.