Temp, PT Evening English Tutor

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College is seeking an English tutor to encourage self-directed learning and support students with their coursework. The tutor clarifies concepts and explains assignments, but does not rewrite papers.

They may visit classes at the start of each semester to introduce tutoring resources, attend English classes or other events, and coordinate workshops to facilitate just-in-time learning. The role requires a team player with a welcoming attitude.

Qualifications

• Degree in English.
• Background in education or tutoring is a plus.
• Willing to visit classes and promote tutoring resources.
• 2 nights per week commitment.

Responsibilities

• Encourage self-directed learning and assist students with coursework.
• Clarify concepts and explain assignments without revising papers.
• Visit classes at semester start to introduce tutoring resources and coordinate workshops.
• Promote just-in-time learning and work as a team player.

Skills

Self-directed learning

Team player

Clear explainer

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Job description

The tutor is primarily responsible for encouraging self-directed learning and development in each student. To do this, a tutor assists students in understanding 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 correct student papers or make revisions, but rather to provide clarifying comments and guidance on the writing process. English 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 English classes or other college events to promote tutoring services. They may also be asked to coordinate and present workshops to assist with just-in-time learning.

Additional tasks may also be assigned by the director. The tutor should be a team player with a welcoming attitude

Degree in English.

Background in education, experience tutoring/teaching a plus.

2 nights per week with the option to pick up more time as needed.

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.