Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Brief Job Description:
Jumpstart sends teams of 6-8 Pepperdine students to classrooms in the greater Los Angeles area twice a week to read and support developmentally appropriate practices in a preschool classroom in an effort to provide early literacy intervention and socio-emotional learning skills. For the entire year, corps members are paired with a small group of preschool children to teach them, but most importantly to engage in meaningful on-going service in our neighboring communities.

Together, these students implement curriculum, plan family involvement events, and serve at the learning centers. Participants earn their full work-study award and receive an additional education award from AmeriCorps.

Must be able to:

• Commit to serving 300 hours of service throughout the year (fall AND spring semesters), with 45 of those hours being training
• Participate in a background check process
• Ability to keep a consistent schedule open throughout the academic year.
• Qualify for Federal Work Study or Pepperdine Work Program, or willing to work with the Office of Financial Assistance to look into having this added to your financial aid package - Note: must have a FAFSA on file or willingness to submit a FAFSA
• Consistently prepare high quality classroom materials and consistently attend and perform classroom duties and procedures.
• Attend weekly team planning meetings in addition to scheduled Jumpstart trainings.
• Must be available one of the following four hour blocks twice a week:

Mon/Thur: 8am-12pm; 12pm-4pm; 2:00pm-6:00pm
Mon/Wed: 8am-12pm
Tue/Fri: 8am-12pm; 12pm-4pm; 2:00pm-6:00pm

More information can be found on Jumpstart's wesbite.

Boys and Girls Club of Malibu

These position falls under Pepperdine's Federal Work Study Community Service agreement with the Boys and Girls Club. The job will take place with the Boys and Girls Club at one of their sites in Malibu. The supervisor of work will be a Boys and Girls Club staff personal. Since this position utilizes the student's Work Study award, the student will be hired through Pepperdine's hire module and payment will be received from Pepperdine.
Must provide your own transportation to and from the Boys and Girls Club of Malibu.

The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu currently has 2 positions under Pepperdine's FWS Community Partner Agreement. Please visit Handshake to view job descriptions and to apply.

1. Program Assistant and Tutor - Teen Center and Elementary Schools
2. Academic Tutors and Administrative Assistant - B&GC Wellness Center

Please visit the Handshake Job Postings website to see what jobs are available through the FWS Program. Visit the How to Find Jobs On-Campus for more details.

Emily Shane Foundation

The Emily Shane Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity, empowers underserved and
disadvantaged middle schoolers who are at risk of academic failure. Our unique educational
initiative, the SEA (Successful Educational Achievement) Program, provides academic tutoring
and mentorship to these children to help set them on a path to success in school, and in life.
Our purpose is to help them achieve their goals and dreams.

Positions include:

• Tutor
• Administrative Assistant
• Area Coordinator
• Video Editor/Creator
• Training Specialist
• Social Media
• Marketing/PR

Please visit the Handshake Job Postings website to see what jobs are available through the FWS Program. Visit the How to Find Jobs On-Campus for more details.

Step Up Tutoring

Job Title:
Virtual Tutors

Work Study Tutor/Mentor Job description:
About Step Up
Step Up Tutoring is a non-profit organization that drives student success in under-resourced communities by providing free virtual tutoring and mentorship to elementary school students. Step Up recruits, trains, and supports tutors to deliver virtual high-impact tutoring for students in grades 2nd-6th.
 
The Role
Step Up Tutoring is seeking Work Study students to provide 1-on-1 tutoring to 2nd-6th grade students from under-resourced communities to help build fundamental math and literacy skills and to provide support and encouragement. All tutoring will take place virtually! No prior tutoring experience is needed.
You must tutor a minimum of 3 students, which is 6 hours of work a week. You may tutor more students based on your award amount and on your schedule/total hours of availability.
 
Responsibilities:
● Work virtually with a student in 2nd-6th grade, for 45 minutes, twice a week
● Tutor/Mentor for a minimum of 6 hours per week
● Focus on building fundamental math and literacy skills using evidence-based online programs
● Mentor, support & have fun with your student!
 
Requirements:
● Must be 16 years of age or older
● Must reside in the United States
● Mandatory background check
● Once matched with a student, you must commit for a minimum of 3 months
● Access to the internet and a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone
 
Competencies:
● Strong communication skills
● Comfortable using email and video communication software
● Growth mindset
● Professional demeanor
● Strong time management skills
● Responsible and reliable

Benefits:
● Flexible schedule
● Professional growth and development opportunities to build your resume
● Opportunity to earn a High Impact Tutoring Micro-Credential through Arizona State University (ASU)
● Learn new skills! All training, and materials provided
● Make a positive impact on a student’s life