Part-Time Tutor, Music

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College-CyFair is seeking a tutor to assist students and community members in assigned disciplines, delivering tutoring services and creating an environment that encourages learning. You will record sessions and support academic development.

Requirements include a master's degree or higher, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The role offers hourly pay and opportunities for professional development within the college.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality service to students.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Delivers tutoring services to students at scheduled times (individual or group).
• Assists students with development of study skills for post-secondary education.
• Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions.
• Personalizes tutoring strategies to accommodate different learning styles and needs.
• Interacts with staff and faculty to obtain syllabi or materials for tutoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Subject mastery

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Located in suburban northwest Houston, in the heart of the Cy-Fair Community, Lone Star College-CyFair offers a full range of programs, including unique offerings in fire science technology, logistics management, and sonography. Since opening its award-winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth, supporting an exciting learning environment that combines state-of-the-art technology with active, collaborative learning.

The address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. All applicants must reside in Texas.

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

1. 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
2. Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for post-secondary education
3. Keeps regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions
4. Monitors and reviews student work. Modifies and personalizes tutoring strategies to accommodate the different learning styles and needs
5. Facilitates the learning process by encouraging students to take responsibility for their progress
6. 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
7. Delivers feedback as appropriate to staff and/or faculty regarding student progress
8. Continues professional education through research and review of relevant material relating to the assigned subject matter
9. 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
10. Completes and submits required documents in an accurate and timely manner
11. Actively participates in departmental meetings as required
12. 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
• Master's degree or higher

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $23.31.

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 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.