American Sign Language (ASL) Tutor- Federal Work Study & Campus Employment

McDaniel College; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

McDaniel College in Westminster, MD is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Tutor under the Federal Work Study and Campus Employment program. You will support undergraduates in ASL 1–4, meeting 1–4 students per session and documenting progress for the instructor.

Applicants should have completed ASL 1–4 with a GPA of B+ or higher and be familiar with the Signing Naturally curriculum. The role emphasizes interactive tutoring and close collaboration with the ASL instructor.

Qualifications

• Must have completed ASL 1-4 with GPA B+ or higher.
• Familiar with the Signing Naturally curriculum.
• Demonstrate competency in ASL grammar and structure.
• Capable of tutoring students at ASL levels 1–4.

Responsibilities

• Meet with 1–4 students per tutoring session.
• Document attendance and provide brief notes to the ASL instructor.
• Create a highly interactive learning environment to improve ASL skills.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Tutoring experience

Communication

Education

ASL sequence completion (ASL 1-4) with GPA ≥ B+

Tools

Signing Naturally curriculum

Job description

American Sign Language (ASL) Tutor- Federal Work Study & Campus Employment

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave.

Job Description:

Position: American Sign Language (ASL) Tutor

Reports to: ASL Studies Staff/Faculty

• ASL Studies Interim Department Chair

Salary Grade: Maryland Minimum Wage

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Location: McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment: August 5, 2026 to May 25, 2027

Schedule:Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures:Student workers are evaluated on a continuing basis

Scope: The American Sign Language (ASL) Tutor will provide aid to undergraduate students learning the material for ASL 1, ASL 2, ASL 3 and ASL 4 classes to undergraduate students enrolled in ASL classes at McDaniel College.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with one to four students per session, based on the ASL Tutoring sign-up schedule.
• Document attendance and provide brief notes for the ASL instructor as to how the student performed during the tutoring time. Comments will include areas of strength and areas for improvement.
• Provide a highly personal and very interactive environment in which undergraduates can experience a positive encounter with a tutor while improving upon learned ASL skills.

Requirements:

• Must have completed ASL 1, ASL 2, ASL 3, and ASL 4 with B+ or higher GPA
• Familiar with the Signing Naturally curriculum implemented by the department
• Demonstrate competency in the structure of ASL and its grammatical rules
• Have flexibility to tutor students at different levels (ASL 1 - 4)
• Document attendance of students receiving tutoring
• Correspond with instructor (cc: ASL Lab Coordinator) date and time of tutoring session, including what skills were worked on.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.