Part-Time Tutor, Mathematics (BS/NC)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook seeks a part-time tutor to assist students and community members in assigned disciplines and study skills. The role focuses on tutoring, creating supportive learning environments, and maintaining records of sessions.

The position requires a bachelor's degree or higher and offers opportunities to collaborate with college staff while supporting student success at a state-funded institution.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers tutoring services to students at scheduled times (individual or group).
• Assists students with study skills for post-secondary education.
• Keeps regular records of tutoring sessions.
• Adapts tutoring strategies to fit learning styles and needs.
• Supports course materials by obtaining syllabi and creating tutoring aids.
• Provides progress feedback to staff and faculty.
• Engages in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Tutoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability 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" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook

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

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

LSC-Houston North Fallbrook is the latest location of the newestcollege in the Lone Star College system. LSC-Houston NorthFallbrook delivers higher education opportunities to atraditionally underserved area of Houston. The 55,000 square-footfacility offers 14 classrooms, two computer labs and two sciencelabs for students to take core courses to earn Associate of Artsand 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 needlearning assistance in assigned discipline(s) and study skills.Primary responsibilities include providing tutoring and relatedservices, and providing and atmosphere that is conducive to andencourages learning. Responsible for the general areas of studentacademic support, institutional service, and professionaldevelopment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Effectively delivers tutoring services to students at scheduledtimes (may be individual or group sessions). Posts and maintains aweekly schedule of available hours for student appointments
2. Assists students with the development of study skills necessaryfor post-secondary education
3. Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions
4. Monitors and reviews student work. Modifies and personalizestutoring strategies to accommodate the different learning stylesand needs
5. Facilitates the learning process by encouraging students totake responsibility for their progress
6. Interacts with LSC staff and/or faculty to obtain any necessarycourse syllabi or materials, and to develop tutoring materials insupport of the course
7. Delivers feedback as appropriate to staff and/or facultyregarding student progress
8. Continues professional education through research and reviewofrelevant material relating to the assigned subject matter
9. May assist with additional duties as needed, for example,covering the Courtesy Counter, answering phones, organizingmaterials, checking out resources, and performing other duties asassigned
10. Completes and submits required documents in an accurate andtimely manner
11. Actively participates in departmental meetings as required
12. Responsible for other reasonable related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated proficiency in assigned discipline's subjectmatter
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral andwritten
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Ability and commitment to work collaborativelyAbility to work independently with little direct or continuoussupervision

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

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

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure 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 partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for theacademic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications onyour profile, you will begin receiving electronic communicationregarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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