Temp, PT Science Tutor

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College seeks tutors to encourage self-directed learning and help students understand their coursework in science. Tutors clarify concepts, explain assignments, and work to build a firm foundation for future learning.

They may visit classes at the start of each semester, promote tutoring resources, coordinate science workshops, and present just-in-time learning opportunities. A degree in the field is required and tutors must be willing to submit to a background check.

Qualifications

• Degree in the field is required.
• Willingness to submit to a background check.
• Ability to relate well to people and adapt to learning styles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Encourage self-directed learning and help students understand coursework.
• Clarify concepts and explain assignments to build a firm foundation.
• Visit classes at the start of each semester to introduce tutoring resources.
• Coordinate and present science workshops to support just-in-time learning.
• Other tasks may be assigned by the director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starting

Learning style adaptability

Tutoring experience

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.

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.