Professional Nursing Tutor

North Central Missouri College; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

North Central Missouri College is seeking professional nursing tutors to support students in nursing courses. Tutors provide one-to-one and small group tutoring in the Resource Center, lab, classroom, or virtually, helping students assess learning needs and set goals.

The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong knowledge of PN and ADN curricula, and the ability to explain concepts clearly while fostering independent learning.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PN and ADN curriculum with tutoring experience preferred.
• Must have a strong knowledge of the subject tutored and strong verbal and written communication.
• Active listening and approachable demeanor; strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend tutor training workshops and tutoring activities, including nursing-specific sessions.
• Conduct small-group or one-to-one tutoring sessions.
• Help students develop positive study habits and skills.
• Assist students with projects and prepare for quizzes and tests.
• Explain concepts clearly and ask questions that encourage independent thinking.
• Encourage students to complete homework assignments.
• Log tutoring sessions and maintain records.
• Be punctual and maintain communication with the Resource Center Coordinator and staff.
• Proctor course level tests under supervision of testing staff.
• Exhibit respect and support for all students and NCMC faculty.
• Move about campuses as needed for tutoring duties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Explain concepts clearly

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary:

Professional nursing tutors facilitate student academic skill development in NCMC nursing courses. This position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Tutors coordinate learning and provide one-to-one and small group tutoring within the Resource Center, lab, classroom, virtually. Tutors will work with students to assess their learning needs, set short-term goals for the session, long-term goals for academic development, and assist them in reaching those goals. Tutors will act as referral agents for students struggling either academically or personally and should have a genuine concern for the needs of students.

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly
DEPARTMENT: Resource Center
REPORTS TO: Resource Center Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
FULL TIME/PART TIME: part-time
LOCATION: Savannah Campus, Savannah, MO

Essential Functions:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Attend tutor training workshops, meetings, and other tutoring activities specifically for nursing
• Conduct small-group or one-to-one tutoring sessions
• Help students develop positive study habits and skills
• Assist students with projects and prepare for quizzes and tests
• Explain concepts and ask questions that encourage students to think and work independently
• Encourage students to complete homework assignments
• Log tutoring sessions
• Be at work on time as scheduled
• Maintain contact with the Resource Center Coordinator and appropriate staff members
• Proctor course level tests under supervision of testing staff
• Exhibit respect and a helpful attitude toward all students and NCMC faculty and staff

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

A strong knowledge of PN and ADN curriculum with tutoring experience preferred.

Skills:

Must have a strong knowledge of the subject they are tutoring. Strong verbal and written communication. Ability to explain concepts clearly. Active listening and approachable demeanor. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of students.

Physical Demands:

Moving about in buildings and on the NCMC campuses; reaching, pulling, and pushing when performing office duties; remain stationary at a desk for extended periods.

Environmental Demands:

Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air conditioned environment.