Tutor

Lake Land College; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Land College invites applications for part-time tutoring positions to support students in specific courses and to teach English as a Second Language. Tutors assist with GED and other college programs, and participate in outreach events to grow tutoring center usage.

Tutors report to the Director of Student Success Services, with potential partial funding from a grant. Duties may include other tasks as assigned by the Director or Perkins Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma through graduate degree, depending on subject tutored.
• Good reading ability and knowledge of basic study skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in Lake Land College courses.
• Tutor students in English as a Second Language.
• Tutor students in GED and other programs.
• Assist with tutoring center promotions and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Patience

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate degree

Job description

Description

Tutors are employed part-time to assist students who request tutoring in specific college courses and/or general study skills. Tutors also assist with tutoring English to non-native speakers through the English as a Second Language curriculum. Direct supervision and payment of tutors is provided under the Director of Student Success Services, although partial funding for tutors may come from the Perkins Grant. Other duties may be assigned by the Director or the Perkins Coordinator.

Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

1. Tutors students in Lake Land College courses.

2. Tutors students in English as a Second Language.

3. Tutor students in other college-related programs, including but not limited to GED and BNA courses.

4. Assist with promotional events and programs geared towards augmenting usage of the
Tutoring Center.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma through graduate degree, depending on subject area tutored.
Experience: Varies according to subject area tutored.
Knowledge: Good knowledge of subject area to be tutored; knowledge of basic study skills and test taking
skills; excellent reading ability; other knowledge may be required based upon subject
area tutored.
Skills: Good oral and written communication skills.
Personal: Ability to communicate well with students and professional staff; ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously, ability to work well under pressure; patience.
Physical: Mobility to reach lower level of library via stairway or elevator. Adequate auditory and speaking ability in order to be able to communicate with students and staff; ability to see and read written student and course materials.