Temp, PT Science Tutor

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College is seeking a tutor who fosters self-directed learning in each student. You will help clarify concepts and explain assignments to build a solid foundation for next steps, and you may visit science classes at the start of each semester to introduce tutoring resources.

You may coordinate science workshops and participate in college events to promote tutoring services. Background checks are required; be prepared to relate well to people, adapt to diverse learning

Qualifications

• Degree in the field is required.
• Experience teaching or tutoring is a plus.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check.
• Ability to relate to people and adapt to different learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Encourage self-directed learning and help students understand coursework.
• Clarify concepts or explain assignments to build a solid foundation.
• Attend science classes at semester start to introduce tutoring resources.
• Coordinate and present science workshops for just-in-time learning.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the director.

Skills

Self-directed learning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in the field

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 to understand 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. Science 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 science classes or other college events to promote tutoring services. They may also be asked to coordinate and present science workshops to assist just in time learning. Additional tasks may also be assigned by the director.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Degree in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching/tutoring a plus.

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.

• Pay is based on degree level*

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.