Part-Time Tutor, Mathematics

Lone Star College; Atascocita (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax deferred retirement plan

Excellent work/life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College-Atascocita Center offers tutoring and learning support to students and community members in assigned disciplines and study skills. You will provide tutoring, maintain schedules, and create a conducive learning environment.

The role requires delivering feedback to staff, collaborating with faculty, and continuing professional development. A Bachelor’s degree or higher is required, with on-site work at the Atascocita Center.

Qualifications

• Transcripts may be required
• Proficiency test may be required
• Bachelor's degree or higher

Responsibilities

• Deliver tutoring services to students at scheduled times (individual or group)
• Assist students with development of study skills for post-secondary education
• Keep regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions
• Monitor and personalize tutoring strategies for different learning styles
• Encourage student responsibility for progress
• Develop tutoring materials in collaboration with staff and faculty
• Participate in departmental meetings and complete required documents

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Atascocita Center

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

The Atascocita Center, a satellite center of LSC-Kingwood. The Center provides a variety of services to students including registration, advising, placement testing, and a diverse assortment of course offerings, tutoring, and library services.

Location address is 15903 West Lake Houston, Houston, TX 77044.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Tutors and instructs students and community members who need learning assistance in assigned discipline(s) and study skills. Primary responsibilities include providing tutoring and related services, and providing and atmosphere that is conducive to and encourages learning. Responsible for the general areas of student academic support, institutional service, and professional development.

Essential Job Functions

• Effectively delivers tutoring services to students at scheduled times (may be individual or group sessions). Posts and maintains a weekly schedule of available hours for student appointments
• Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for post-secondary education
• Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions
• Monitors and reviews student work. Modifies and personalizes tutoring strategies to accommodate the different learning styles and needs
• Facilitates the learning process by encouraging students to take responsibility for their progress
• Interacts with LSC staff and/or faculty to obtain any necessary course syllabi or materials, and to develop tutoring materials in support of the course
• Delivers feedback as appropriate to staff and/or faculty regarding student progress
• Continues professional education through research and review of relevant material relating to the assigned subject matter
• May assist with additional duties as needed, for example, covering the Courtesy Counter, answering phones, organizing materials, checking out resources, and performing other duties as assigned
• Completes and submits required documents in an accurate and timely manner
• Actively participates in departmental meetings as required
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in assigned discipline's subject matter
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Ability to work independently with little direct or continuous supervision

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• Transcripts and/or a proficiency test may be required
• Bachelor's degree or higher

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $21.19

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.