Peer Tutor – English

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Shore Community College is seeking a part-time Peer Tutor – English. The role focuses on providing individual tutoring in English, developing study strategies, and supporting students to progress academically.

The position is non-exempt and paid $15.00 per hour. Responsibilities include meeting with the Academic Skills Advisor to plan support, maintaining tutoring records, and encouraging students to attend sessions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in English with a B or better average in content area.
• Peer tutor must have at least sophomore standing and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Ability to adapt tutoring methods to meet different learning styles.
• Ability to work well with staff and students.
• Ability to integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize progress.
• English tutors must be proficient from developmental to literature courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual tutoring in the specified discipline and promote independent learning through study strategies.
• Tutor students and encourage a systemic approach to studying across courses.
• Participate in professional development offerings.
• Meet with Academic Skills Advisor to plan academic support for students.
• Refer students to campus resources as needed.
• Maintain regular and accurate tutoring session records using appropriate forms.
• Reach out to students in the program to encourage attendance.
• Perform other duties consistent with the Peer Tutor role.

Skills

English tutoring

Oral & written communication

Diverse student population

Education

Sophomore standing

Job description

Working Title Peer Tutor – English Role Title Education Support Assistant Role Code 29141-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 1 Position Number 284W0062 Agency Eastern Shore Community College Division Eastern Shore Community College (Div) Work Location Accomack - 001 Hiring Range $15.00 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours. Approximately 8 hours per week.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.

Provide individual tutoring in specified discipline for which hired and integrate study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.

Tutor students in specified discipline and encourage students to develop a systemic approach to studying that will serve them in many courses. Participate in professional development offerings. Meet with Academic Skills Advisor to plan appropriate academic support for students. Refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed. Keep and maintain regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using the appropriate forms. Reach out to students in the program and encourage them to come in for academic support. Perform other duties consistent with the position of Peer Tutor.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience in the subject area of English with at least a “B” or better average in content area.
• Peer tutor must have at least sophomore standing, be knowledgeable of content area, and can communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Ability to adjust tutoring methods as needed to meet various learning styles.
• Ability to work well with staff and students.
• Ability to integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential for academic progress.
• English tutors must be proficient in English from developmental to English literature courses.

Additional Considerations

As Delineated In The Required Qualifications Section.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

N/A

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.