Academic Tutor

Cleveland State Community College; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Tennessee is looking for a part-time Academic Tutor to provide subject-specific support to students. Responsibilities include one-on-one tutoring, assisting with assignments and presentations, and keeping records of student progress. Ideal candidates must be current college students, have a high school diploma, and earn an A or B in the respective courses they will tutor. This on-site position is based in the Tutoring and Learning Center.

Qualifications

• Must earn a grade of A or B in the course being tutored.
• Available to work a minimum of 4 hours per week.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small-group tutoring to support student learning.
• Assist students with assignments and presentations.
• Keep records of tutoring sessions and student progress.
• Identify student academic needs and suggest strategies to improve learning.

Skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Writing skills in Composition

Biological microscopy

Chemistry knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Current college student

Job description

Overview

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Position Details

Academic Tutor — Openings: 1 • Employee Classification: Non-Exempt • Institution: Cleveland State Community College • Department: Tutoring and Learning Center • Campus Location: Cleveland, TN • Position Status: Part-Time Temporary / Not to exceed 29 hours/week

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

Job Summary

The Academic Tutor provides subject-specific support to individual students or small groups to enhance their understanding of course material. The tutor must be able to adapt instructional methods to meet the unique learning needs of each student.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide one-on-one or small-group tutoring to support student learning.
• Assist students with assignments and presentations.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to meet student needs.
• Keep records of tutoring sessions and student progress.
• Attend mandatory tutor orientation each semester.
• Identify student academic needs and suggest strategies to improve learning.
• Monitor students and maintain a safe, supportive environment.
• Motivate and encourage students through positive feedback.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Perform tasks using personal computers and peripheral devices.
• Operate and maintain (if applicable) office equipment such as photocopiers, printers, and scanners to support daily workflow.

Knowledge, Skills And Responsibilities

• Use Google Suite and Microsoft Office; Banner experience preferred.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Writing tutor: Good academic standing (A or B) in Composition I and/or II. Be prepared to discuss at least two samples of writing that you have done in a college-level course. Have excellent essay writing and grammar skills.
• Biology tutor: Good academic standing (A or B) in General Biology, or Anatomy and Physiology I or II, or Microbiology (depending on tutoring subject). Expert and responsible use of microscopes and anatomy models.
• Chemistry tutor: Good academic standing (A or B) in General Chemistry, Introductory Chemistry, or Organic Chemistry (depending on tutoring subject). In the case of an embedded tutor, be available for hands-on lab assistance a couple of hours per week.
• Computer Skills tutor: Good academic standing (A or B) in any Information Technology course.

Job Standards/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Diploma in progress is permissible.
• Must have earned a grade of A or B in the relevant course being tutored.
• Must be a current college student (college or university).
• Must be available to work a minimum of 4 hours per week.
• Valid driver’s license.

Job Location

This is an on-site position with the primary workplace in the Tutoring and Learning Center located in the Library Building at Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.

If you are interested, click on the link to apply.

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Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu
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