Subject Tutor - Learning Center (Bethlehem or Online)

Northampton Community College; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Community College is seeking a part-time Subject Tutor for the Learning Center (Bethlehem or Online). Tutors provide personalized support to help students grasp course material, develop study strategies, and enhance critical thinking.

CRLA training is provided and certification is expected within one year of employment. Tutors may meet with students on campus or online, attend staff meetings, and participate in ongoing professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the subject(s) to be tutored.
• Associate degree or higher in the discipline or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• 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

• Provide personalized tutoring to help students understand course material and develop study strategies.
• Meet with students individually or in small groups on campus or online.
• Maintain complete and accurate records; promptly respond to correspondence; participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development; obtain CRLA certification within one year of employment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Patience

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate degree or higher

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.

Subject Tutor - Learning Center (Bethlehem or Online)

Summary:

Part-time (approx. 10 to 25 hours per week). 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