Temporary Hourly (Tutor - Fall Quarter - 2026)

Columbia Basin College; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia Basin College (CBC) seeks to build a pool of applicants for Temporary Hourly (Tutor) positions. Tutors are expected to learn and apply effective tutoring methods with training provided. CBC hires temporary hourly staff to meet short-term workloads, with no guarantee of continued employment.

Pay is $19.50 per hour. Positions require availability mornings, afternoons, evenings and some weekends. Preference for bilingual Spanish/English speakers is noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and applicant must demonstrate tutoring experience.
• Must be available mornings, afternoons, evenings and some weekends.
• Experience teaching/tutoring at-risk, low income, and/or bilingual students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to CBC students enrolled in classes.
• Offer assistance with developing study strategies.
• Help develop and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Tutor students in individual and group settings.
• Demonstrate multiple approaches to solving a problem.
• Assess student progress and report progress to Director for Academic Success Center.
• Work with students to provide an individual tutoring plan.
• Actively participate in tutor training and follow-up sessions; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attendance/Punctuality

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks to develop a pool of applicants for Temporary Hourly (Tutor) positions. Tutors must be open to learning and implementing effective tutoring methods, with training provided.

CBC employs temporary employees to meet short-term and intermittent workload needs. Temporary Hourly employees have non-student status and are defined as those staff employees not occupying a budgeted line position (an appointed position) and are temporary, at-will employees.

Temporary hourly positions are exempt from the civil service rules and are limited to one (1) appointment at CBC. Temporary hourly employees must not work more than 12 consecutive months or 1050 hours or more in any twelve (12) consecutive month period from the original date of hire, whichever is met first. The length of employment and the number of hours worked per week are undetermined and may be continued, reduced or terminated based on funding, workload fluctuations, etc. There is no contract or guarantee of continued employment.

CBC accepts applications for temporary hourly positions on an ongoing basis, though it does not necessarily imply that there are immediate openings. Applicants who meet the minimum required qualifications and submit a complete application with all required components will become part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as department/scheduling needs dictate.

Pay Range: $19.50 - $19.50 per hour

• Provide tutoring to CBC students enrolled inclasses;
• Offer assistance with developing study strategies;
• Help to develop and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning;
• Tutor students in individual and group settings;
• Demonstrate multiple approaches to solving a problem;
• Assess student progress and report progress to Director for Academic Success Center;
• Work with students to provide an individual tutoring plan;
• Actively participate in tutor training and follow-up sessions; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and
• Demonstrated experience teaching and/or tutoring at-risk, low income, and/or bilingual students.
• Be available mornings, afternoons, evenings and some weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual/biliteratein Spanish/English.

Please note: Completed applications will remain viable for the hiring supervisor to review as the need arises. The current pool remains in effect until on or around January 5, 2027. You will receive an automated email once the posting has been refreshed. If you wish to be considered after that time, please resubmit your application. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring supervisor, otherwise, your completed application will remain in the pool.

Skills & Abilities

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time.

Oral Communication: Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings.

Written Communication Skills: Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Computer Skills: Demonstrate the ability to use instructional technology and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

Process Notes

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Conditions of Employment

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure education and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986. Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

If you have questions for the recruiter, please contact Christopher Bonilla at [e-mail].