Bard Microcollege Tutors

Bard Early Colleges; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking full-time and part-time tutors for its NYC Bard Microcolleges. Tutors will support student learning through personalized sessions and engage in professional development. Candidates must have prior tutoring experience and adaptability. Applications accepted on a rolling basis, with priority for full-time roles given to those submitted by June 15.

Qualifications

• Prior experience tutoring college students.
• Ability to grow and reflect academically.
• Respond to challenges and make changes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Microcollege student learning through tutoring.
• Submit tutoring report forms.
• Attend paid meetings and workshops.
• Help with daily operational tasks.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Adaptability

Technology skills (Zoom, Google Suite)

Education

Completion of Bard course Tutoring Pedagogy and Practice or Composition Theory and Pedagogy

Job description

The NYC Bard Microcolleges are accepting applications for full-time and part-time tutors on a rolling basis. Tutoring occurs in person at Microcollege locations in Brooklyn and Harlem. Priority for full-time positions will be given to applications submitted each June 15 for positions starting in July or August of that year. Applications for part-time positions will be considered continuously.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Microcollege student learning through one‑on‑one or small group sessions
• Submit tutoring report forms
• Attend paid meetings and workshops
• Practice technology‑based skills, such as working on Zoom and using tools from Google Suite
• Help with daily operational tasks
• Complete reflections each semester rooted in observations and end‑of‑semester evaluations

Full‑time additional responsibilities

• Work with the Program Director, Program Coordinator, and Assistant Dean of the Bard Microcolleges to continue refining and growing the work of tutors in support of student learning
• Sit in on First‑Year Seminar or grammar classes and participate in bi‑weekly writing workshops
• Lead bi‑weekly Study Hall sessions with other tutors for students
• Manage and review the tutoring forms submitted by each tutor (to assess what services students use and the strategies tutors most frequently employ)
• Manage student requests for tutoring
• Co‑lead one tutoring workshop a semester and attend tutoring workshops
• Respond to tutor writing from tutoring workshops
• Help coordinate Admission processes
• Complete one article on their experience for the BPI Blog

Requirements

• Prior experience tutoring college students
• Completion of the Bard course Tutoring Pedagogy and Practice or Composition Theory and Pedagogy (it is possible to complete the course upon selection)
• Ability to grow and reflect academically, to respond to challenges and make changes as needed

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and work in a standard office environment
• Must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds

To Apply

Submit the following materials to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/127739:

• A writing sample
• A resume or CV
• The name and email address of someone who could provide a letter of recommendation describing their tutoring experience and expertise
• A cover letter that addresses the following:
  • Their tutoring philosophy, experience, and what they’ve learned from tutoring
  • Whether they are interested in a full‑time position, part‑time position, or either one
  • Whether they are applying for the location in Brooklyn, Harlem, or either location
  • Candidates interested in being considered for the full‑time position should explain how the position is relevant to their goals in an education‑related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AA/EOE