Temp, PT Evening English Tutor

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College is seeking an English tutor to foster self-directed learning by guiding students through their coursework and clarifying assignments. The tutor may visit classes at the start of each semester to introduce tutoring resources and promote services, and may coordinate and present workshops to aid just-in-time learning.

The role emphasizes teamwork, a welcoming attitude, and collaboration with the tutoring director to support student success.

Qualifications

• Degree in English.
• Background in education, tutoring/teaching a plus.
• 2 nights per week with the option to pick up more time as needed.

Responsibilities

• Encourage self-directed learning and development in each student by helping them understand coursework.
• Clarify concepts or explain assignments; provide clarifying comments and guidance on the writing process.
• Visit classes at the start of each semester to introduce tutoring resources and promote tutoring services; coordinate and present workshops to assist with just-in-time learning.

Education

Degree in English

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 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

Job Responsibilities

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

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Degree in English.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in education, experience tutoring/teaching a plus.

Additional Comments

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.