Temp, PT American Sign Language Tutor

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Telecommuting

Paid vacation

Flexible schedules

Sick leave

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College is seeking an ASL tutor to guide students toward self-directed learning and understanding of coursework. You will clarify concepts and provide explanations, helping learners build a strong foundation for continued study.

ASL fluency is required. The role may involve visiting classes at semester start, promoting tutoring resources, and attending college events; background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in ASL is a must.
• Degreed tutors (Bachelor’s to master’s) should present references.
• Ability to relate well to people, self-start, and adapt to various learning styles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Encourage self-directed learning and help students with coursework.
• Visit classes at the start of each semester to introduce tutoring resources.
• Attend ASL club meetings or other college events to promote tutoring services.
• Additional tasks may be assigned by the director.

Skills

ASL fluency

Education

Bachelor’s to Master’s degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The tutor is primarily responsible for encouraging self-directed learning and development in each student. To do this, a tutor assists students with their coursework. This may require the tutor to help clarify a concept or give a clear explanation of an assignment. The tutor is not expected to know how to answer every possible question, but rather to work to ensure that the student develops a firm foundation to take learning to the next level. ASL tutors are asked to visit classes at the start of each semester to introduce themselves and make students aware of tutoring resources. They may also be asked to attend ASL club meetings or other college events to promote tutoring services. Additional tasks may also be assigned by the director.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Fluency in ASL is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

Degreed tutors (Bachelor’s to master’s) need to present a list of references. The ability to relate well to people, to self-start and to adjust easily to a variety of learning styles is beneficial.

Additional Comments

Tutors must also be willing to submit to a background check. The ability to relate well to people, to self-start and to adjust easily to a variety of learning styles is beneficial.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.