Peer Tutor- Economics

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Olive-Harvey College invites applications for a part-time Peer Tutor in the Economics Department, assisting students with course work and study skills. The role emphasizes independent learning and collaborative problem solving on campus in Chicago.

Eligibility includes working in the United States, enrollment in CCC programs, and meeting GPA and credit-hour requirements. The position pays a student worker rate and follows CCC salary scales.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or actively pursuing.
• 3.0 GPA overall and 4.0 in a specific subject matter.
• Enrolled in minimum 6 semester hours per term at City Colleges of Chicago.
• Able to work one-on-one or in teams with flexible hours.
• Prior tutoring experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general academic support including tutoring and basic skills assistance.
• Offer one-on-one or group tutoring to improve study skills and independence.
• Plan tutoring sessions using collaborative learning approaches.
• Attend required tutor training meetings and perform related duties.

Skills

Subject matter knowledge

Tutoring strategies

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Session guidance

Multimodal explanations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active enrollment in CCC programs

Job description

PEER TUTOR PART TIME - ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

Olive-Harvey College is currently seeking a part-time Peer Tutor for the Economics 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, improve study skills and become independent learners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the assigned supervisor, the Peer Tutor provides general academic support including tutorial services, basic skills assistance and some general office duties for various City Colleges of Chicago academic departments.
• Provide students with basic skills assistance in the academic area needed.
• Provides one-on-one support and encouragement to help student(s) develop increased sense of self confidence and become an independent learner.
• Engage tutees in active learning, and provides academic assistance and support to help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Listens and answers questions during tutoring sessions, helping students how to learn the material, develop and improve appropriate study skills and become independent learners.
• Attends and successfully completes required tutor training meetings.
• Plans tutoring sessions using a collaborative learning approach to help students better understand the course content and concepts, problem solve, and improve study skills.
• Performs related duties as required.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours per-credit or credit classes
• Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
• Applicants must be in “good standing” and have no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago
• All positions are “employment at-will”

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Working knowledge of subject area or course content to be tutored.
• Some knowledge of tutoring strategies used to assist tutees in learning how to think and problem solve in the context of a specific discipline/ subject area.
• 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 more than one way
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to manage tasks, manage time and maintain schedules
• Ability to guide tutoring sessions

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago
• 3.0 overall GPA and 4.0 GPA in a specific subject matter.
• Strong background in math, science, literature, or other assigned academic subject matter
• Ability to work in a one-on-one or team environment with flexible work hours as needed for scheduled shifts
• Prior experience in tutoring duties preferred, but not required

Student worker rate is $17.05/hr. If variance from $17.00/hr is required, College HR/Recruitment must discuss with District Compensation.

The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

We are an equal and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.

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