CLC TUTOR

Garden City Community College; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden City Community College in Garden City, KS seeks a paraprofessional tutor to help students build knowledge in science and mathematics. The Mary Jo Williams Comprehensive Learning Center (CLC) supports diverse learners with on-campus and online programs.

The role includes tutoring, supervising student tutors, and participating in CLC tutor training. The position emphasizes creating a welcoming environment, record-keeping, and proctoring tests while maintaining confidentiality and strong

Qualifications

• Six months to two years of similar or related experience.
• Two-year college degree required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in science and/or mathematics.
• Supervise student tutors.
• Participate in tutor training and certification programs.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment for learners at the Learning Center.
• Complete record-keeping and administrative tasks.
• Proctor Student Accessibility Services tests as needed.
• Support services as assigned.

Skills

Science tutoring

Mathematics tutoring

Student interaction

Education

Two-year college degree

Job description

Role:Garden City Community College seeks a paraprofessional tutor who is passionate about helping students build their knowledge and skills in the subject areas of science and mathematics.Garden City Community College is a vibrant and dynamic community college. Officially designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, the College serves a student population which reflects the area’s rich diversity. The College serves approximately 2,000 students across multiple populations including on-campus, online, and area high schools and has a history of strong program options in both transfer and technical education.The Mary Jo Williams Comprehensive Learning Center (CLC) employs professional staff, paraprofessionals, support staff and student tutors. A paraprofessional is part of the CLC team that coordinates, facilitates, and administers the daily business of the Learning Center. A paraprofessional is a multi-talented, mature individual who is an integral part of the team. The position pays $17.00 per hour. Weekly work limits (maximum of 19 hours per week) are strictly enforced.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Tutor students with diverse academic needs, primarily Science and/or Mathematics.Supervise student tutors.Participate in CLC Tutor Training throughout the semester—industry-recognized tutoring certifications available at multiple levels of the training.Create a safe, welcoming environment for CLC clients.Complete record-keeping responsibilities.Proctor Student Accessibility Services tests as needed.Support Student Accessibility Services as assigned.Knowledge and Skills:Experience: Six months to two years of similar or related experience.Education: A two-year college degreeInterpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.Other Skills: Decision-making, problem-solving and effective time management is a must. Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and customer service skills are required. Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner is required. Good written and oral communication skills are required.Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items.Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.