Professional Tutor (Part-time)

Lamar Institute of Technology; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont, Texas, is hiring a Professional Tutor responsible for helping students understand various subjects. The tutor will conduct individual and small group sessions, assist students in preparation for placement tests, and maintain records as required. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and proficiency in tutoring subjects are essential. The preferred candidate will have prior tutoring and customer service experience. This position supports students in their academic journey, enhancing their odds for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• A or B grades in relevant tutoring subject areas.
• Previous tutoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in college-prep courses.
• Conduct one-on-one and small group tutorial sessions.
• Provide resources for placement tests preparation.
• Consult with students to identify academic needs.
• Keep records of tutorials.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated proficiency in tutoring subjects

Strong decision-making skills

Job description

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Job Summary: The Professional Tutor will be responsible for helping students to understand different subjects. They will assess, assist, and encourage the students in the learning processes. This position will also review materials used in classes, explain various topics, and address all the doubts and questions of the student in regards to that topic. The Professional Tutor will function as a supplementation to the classroom teaching. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Student Services.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Tutor students enrolled in college-prep (developmental) courses to remove deficiencies and prepare them for success in college-level, credit-bearing courses.
• Conduct one-on-one and small group tutorial sessions for a variety of courses, with emphasis on study strategies, and mathematics through College Algebra.
• Provide students preparing for placement tests (such as TSI), as well as other exams required for program entrance (TEAS, HESI, etc.), with study resources and direction.
• Consult with individual students to identify their needs in a variety of academic subjects and offer tutoring and other resources to address those needs.
• Work in conjunction with faculty to provide students with assistance/resources to aid them in completing assignments and meeting course objectives.
• Keep records of tutorials, as requested by the Learning Center Director and/or instructors.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Demonstrated proficiency in specific tutoring subject areas (A or B grades in courses)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous tutoring experience
• Customer service experience
• Computer proficiency

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Lamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.