Part-Time Biology Skills Tutor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Local 1708

Job summary

Harry S Truman College is seeking a part-time Tutor-Skills for Biology to assist students in the Science Tutoring Center. The role supports one-on-one or small-group tutoring and helps students develop independent study skills to enhance learning outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree (bachelor's preferred) and can tutor General Biology; Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology are a strong plus. Weekend and evening availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to tutor General Biology required; Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology highly preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate and teach study skills effectively.
• Possess excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

Skills

General Biology tutoring

Anatomy & Physiology

Microbiology

Study skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

TUTOR-SKILLS PART-TIME - BIOLOGY

HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE

The Part-Time Biology Skills Tutor will assist students with tutoring and instructional support in our Science Tutoring Center to help improve their academic capabilities and progress academically, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. The tutor will help students build high level studies that will help them with the remainder of the academic careers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an Associate’s degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to tutor General Biology required, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology highly preferred
• Saturday and early evening availability highly preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate and teach study skills effectively.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in an timely manner.

Additional Information

• Salary Range: $17.05/hr
• Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
• This position is represented by the Local 1708 union.
• We are an equal opportunity and affirmative actionemployer.