Part-Time: Tutor I, Learning Commons

Aims; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employee on Aims

Access to PERC gym for employee & one

Aims Discount program

Free parking on all campuses

PERA employer

Additional supplemental benefits

Job summary

Aims Community College is seeking a part-time writing/study-skills tutor for Spring 2027. The role focuses on learner-centered support to boost student confidence and success, with both in-person and remote tutoring sessions.

You will document sessions, collaborate with the Program Coordinator, and promote campus resources while maintaining adherence to college policies. Prior tutoring experience and strong written skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to work with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in professional development and being a life-long learner.
• Grades: A or B in tutored subject or documented equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-person, group, and remote tutoring sessions for assigned courses.
• Learner-centered approach to boost student confidence and success.
• Communicates with tutoring supervisor to ensure effective methodologies.
• Maintains accurate/timely documentation of tutoring sessions.
• Guides students to develop active and independent learning skills.
• Adapts strategies for diverse learning differences.
• Attends regular training sessions with tutor staff.
• Collaborates with academic department to stay current on best practices.
• May attend courses being tutored to promote services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the tutoring supervisor.
• Adheres to student and staff policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity sensitivity

Lifelong learning

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent

Job description

Minimum Hourly Rate

$23.06

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. This tutor position focuses on learner-centered support, boosting students' confidence and success. You'll guide students in developing independent learning skills while maintaining effective communication with the Program Coordinator. The role emphasizes maintaining accurate documentation and actively participating in tutor trainings and observations. Additionally, you'll create a learner-centered environment and promote the use of campus resources. Flexibility is expected, and adherence to Aims Community College's student and staff policies is required. Occasional travel may be required.

Academic Support & Tutoring is looking for a writing/study skills tutor for a few hours a week for the Spring 2027 semester starting in January.

Job Duties

• Conducts individual, group and/or drop-in in-person and remote tutoring sessions for assigned courses.
• Approaches tutoring with a learner-centered focus to increase students’ confidence and success.
• Has strong oral and written skills. Communicates with tutoring supervisor to ensure effective tutoring methodologies. Understands and supports the student-teacher relationship.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of tutoring sessions.
• Guides students on how to develop active and independent learning skills.
• Adapts strategies for specific learning differences.
• Attends and participates in regular one-on-one and group training sessions.
• Communicates with academic department and supervisor to stay current on best practices in tutoring.
• Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• May attend courses being tutored to promote services or provide support in the classroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the tutoring supervisor.
• Adheres to student and staff policies as determined by Aims Community College.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year degree or its equivalent (junior level status at a college or university).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in professional development and being a life-long learner.
• Grades: Grade of "A" or "B" in the subject/content being tutored or documented experience equivalent to a grade of "A" or "B" in the subject/content to be tutored.

Preferred Qualification

• Bilingual in Spanish

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter (please include subjects you are interested in tutoring)
• Copy of Transcripts

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection

Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials. Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay. Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.