Part-Time Tutor, Science (All Levels)

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking tutors to assist students and community members in assigned disciplines and study skills at the Conroe campus area. The role focuses on tutoring and related services in a supportive learning environment, maintaining records, and fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning.

Hourly pay ranges from $15.60 to $28.90, depending on education level and CRLA certification levels; strong interpersonal and communication skills, reliability, and commitment to student success

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse learners.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tutoring services to students at scheduled times.
• Maintain weekly tutoring schedule and records.
• Develop and adapt tutoring materials to fit course syllabi.
• Assist with additional duties to support the tutoring program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 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.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centerededucational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlandsand Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing andconducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learningopportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX77384.

Job Description

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 review ofrelevant 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 collaboratively
• Ability 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 to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Transcripts and/or a proficiency test may be required

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60 to $28.90 and is dependent upon education and CRLA certification levels.

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.

E-Verify

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.

EEO Statement

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