Part-Time Tutor, Mathematics (BS/NC)

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,605 - 33,619; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax deferred retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook is seeking tutors to assist students and community members in assigned disciplines and study skills, delivering tutoring services and contributing to a learning-friendly environment. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and with staff.

Responsibilities cover scheduling sessions, keeping records, and supporting department meetings in a collaborative, on-site setting

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in the assigned discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality service to students.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Delivers tutoring services to students at scheduled times.
• Assists students with study skills development.
• Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions.
• Modifies tutoring strategies for different learning styles.
• Provides feedback to staff and faculty on student progress.
• Participates in departmental meetings and professional development.

Skills

Tutoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Student support

Team collaboration

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-Houston North Fallbrook

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.

LSC-Houston North Fallbrook is the latest location of the newest college in the Lone Star College system. LSC-Houston North Fallbrook delivers higher education opportunities to a traditionally underserved area of Houston. The 55,000 square-foot facility offers 14 classrooms, two computer labs and two science labs for students to take core courses to earn Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.

Location address is 12750 Walters Road, Houston, TX 77014.

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 $20.77

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.

Legal and Additional Information

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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