Peer Tutor (Adult Education)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,419; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Peer Tutor for the Adult Education Department at Olive-Harvey College. In this role, you will provide academic assistance and support to students, enhancing their study skills and promoting independent learning.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in relevant subject areas and possess good interpersonal and organizational skills. The position offers flexibility in hours and requires attendance at tutor training meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be enrolled in an ESL Transition level course or working toward a high school diploma.
• Maintain good class attendance and provide a recommendation from an instructor.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance and support to students through tutoring.
• Engage students in active learning and foster a positive study environment.
• Plan collaborative tutoring sessions and perform clerical support tasks.

Skills

Strong background in math

Strong background in science

Strong background in social studies

Strong background in language arts

Strong background in ESL

Good interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

PEER TUTOR PART TIME - ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

Olive-Harvey College is currently seeking a part-time Peer Tutor for the Adult Education Department. A Peer Tutor provides academic assistance and support to other students, providing individual and/or group tutoring to assist students in developing competency in course work, improving study skills, and becoming independent learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide students with basic academic skills assistance in the area needed.
• Offer one‑on‑one support and encouragement to help students develop a sense of self‑confidence and become independent learners.
• Engage tutees in active learning and give academic assistance to foster a positive attitude toward learning and studying.
• Listen and answer questions during tutoring sessions, helping students learn how to study the material and develop appropriate study skills.
• Attend and successfully complete required tutor training meetings.
• Plan tutoring sessions using a collaborative learning approach to help students better understand course content, solve problems, and improve study skills for academic success.
• Provide clerical support and perform general office duties, including data entry, scheduling appointments, answering phones, filing, and photocopying.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Be 16 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Actively attend one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Be enrolled in an ESL Transition level course, or be working toward a high school diploma with a minimum of NRS Level 4 High Intermediate.
• Maintain a pattern of good class attendance.
• Provide a recommendation from an instructor or administration.
• Show demonstrated academic progress by making a level gain.
• Be in good standing and have no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
• Not be a current full‑time or part‑time employee of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• All positions are employment at‑will.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong background in math, science, social studies, language arts, ESL, or other assigned subject area being tutored.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Previous experience in tutoring and/or office work preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of subject area or course content to be tutored.
• Some knowledge of tutoring strategies that help tutees learn how to think and problem‑solve in the discipline context.
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time‑management skills.
• Reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Skill in tutoring students and explaining content in multiple ways.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to manage tasks, time, and maintain schedules.
• Ability to guide tutoring sessions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Salary: $17.00 per hour

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