Professional Nursing Tutor

North Central Missouri College; Savannah (MO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

North Central Missouri College seeks a part-time nursing tutor at the Savannah Campus. You will provide one-to-one and small-group tutoring in nursing courses, assess student needs, set session goals, and support academic development.

You will also serve as a referral resource for students facing academic or personal challenges. The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and a respectful, student-centered approach to tutoring within the Resource Center and labs, on-site and

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience tutoring PN/ADN curriculum desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication required.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and engage diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-to-one tutoring sessions and small groups.
• Assist students in developing study habits and goal setting.
• Log sessions and track student progress with staff.
• Provide support and referrals for students needing help.

Skills

Nursing tutoring

Communication skills

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

• 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.