Part-Time Tutor, "The Write Place" (All Levels)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

E-Verify participation

Job summary

Lone Star College-Montgomery is seeking a part-time Tutor to assist students and community members with learning in assigned disciplines and study skills. Responsibilities include tutoring sessions, maintaining a weekly schedule, and developing supportive materials for course success.

The role emphasizes creating a conducive learning environment, tracking student progress, and collaborating with LSC staff. HS diploma or GED required; accurate record-keeping and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in the 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tutoring services to students, individually or in groups, and maintain a weekly schedule.
• Assist students in developing study skills for post-secondary education.
• Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions and progress.
• Personalize tutoring approaches for different learning styles and needs.
• Encourage student accountability and progress.
• Obtain syllabi/materials from staff/faculty to develop tutoring materials.
• Provide constructive feedback to staff/faculty on student progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to subject matter.
• May assist with duties such as covering the courtesy counter, answering phones, and organizing materials.
• Complete required documents accurately and timely.
• Participate in departmental meetings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Subject matter proficiency

Collaborative work

Independent work

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-Montgomery

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 by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers 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 and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

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

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 related services, 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 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:

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

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60 - $28.90 (depending on certificationlevel)

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.

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.

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