Subject Tutor - Learning Center (Pocono)

Northampton Community College; Tannersville (Monroe County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Community College's Learning Center in the Pocono region is seeking a part-time Subject Tutor to support student success. You will tutor students individually or in small groups on campus or online, applying a personalized approach to deepen understanding and foster critical thinking.

CRLA training is provided and certification is expected within one year. You will attend staff meetings, participate in ongoing professional development, and maintain complete records of tutoring

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the subject(s) they 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, 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 individually or in small groups on campus and/or online
• Complete CRLA training and obtain certification within one year of employment
• Attend staff meetings and ongoing professional development activities
• Maintain complete and accurate records of tutoring sessions
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned

Skills

Subject knowledge

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.

We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html.

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 (Pocono)

Summary

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