Science Tutor - Learning Center (Pocono)

Northampton Community College; Tannersville (Monroe County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Community College seeks a part-time Science Tutor for the Pocono Learning Center in Tannersville, PA. Tutors support students in biology, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology, meeting on campus or online, and may tutor multiple disciplines.

CRLA training is provided and certification is expected within one year. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a commitment to helping diverse learners succeed.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the subject(s) 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

• Tutor students in science disciplines including General Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Anatomy & Physiology.
• Meet with students on campus and/or online; may tutor multiple disciplines.
• Participate in CRLA training and aim for certification within one year of employment.
• Attend staff meetings and ongoing professional development activities; maintain complete and accurate records.
• Assist as needed with additional responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Diversity engagement

Patience

Teaching mindset

Education

Associate degree or higher in the discipline or related field

B or higher in each course intended to tutor

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.

For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit .

Science Tutor - Learning Center (Pocono)

Summary:

Part-time (approx. 10 to 25 hours per week), located at our Pocono Camus in Tannersville, PA. 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 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