Science Tutor - Learning Center (Bethlehem or Online)

Northampton Community College; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Community College is seeking part-time science tutors to assist students in General Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Anatomy & Physiology. Tutors work 10–25 hours weekly, on campus or online, and receive CRLA training with certification expected within one year.

Responsibilities include individualized or small group tutoring, maintaining records, attending staff meetings, and participating in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the subject(s) that they will tutor
• An Associate degree or above in the discipline or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
• A grade of B or above in each course the candidate intends to tutor
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, an interest in working with a diverse population of students, patience, and a genuine desire to help others learn and succeed
• Previous experience as a peer or professional tutor is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Tutors help students with science disciplines including General Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Anatomy & Physiology
• Tutors meet with students on an individual or small group basis on campus and/or online
• Maintain complete and accurate records and participate in staff meetings and professional development
• Respond promptly to correspondence from Learning Center staff
• CRLA training is provided and certification is expected within one year of employment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Multidisciplinary tutoring

Education

Associate degree or higher

GPA B or higher in courses to be tutored

Job description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Science Tutor - Learning Center (Bethlehem or Online)

Summary:

Part-time (approx. 10 to 25 hours per week). Science tutors help students with science disciplines including General Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Anatomy & Physiology. The ability to tutor multiple disciplines is desirable but not essential.

Tutors support student success by utilizing a personalized approach to help each student gain a deeper understanding of course material, devise effective learning strategies, engage in critical thinking, and acquire additional academic skills in order to help the student reach educational goals. Tutors may meet with students on an individual or small group basis on campus and/or online. Tutors are provided with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) training and are expected to obtain certification within one year of employment. Tutors are also expected to participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development activities, promptly respond to correspondence from Learning Center staff, and maintain complete and accurate records. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of the subject(s) that they will tutor

• An Associate degreeor above in the discipline or a related field from a regionally accredited institution

• A grade of B or above in each course the candidate intends to tutor

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, an interest in working with a diverse population of students, patience, and a genuine desire to help others learn and succeed

• Previous experience as a peer or professional tutor is a plus but not required

Special Instructions

The number of positions hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department and the College. Please understand that there may not presently be a position available at the time of your application. When an opening becomes available, the hiring manager will look to this pool of candidates for consideration.

Documents required for application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• References

• Unofficial Transcript