Tutor - Biology (Part-time)

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,080 - 33,875; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Biology Tutor to bridge the gap between the college and students' needs. The role promotes independent learning while assisting students academically. Responsibilities include providing academic support, establishing rapport with students, and aiding in study skill development.

The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in Biology or relevant certifications, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse student body. This position offers a salary range of $17.48 - $24.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology.
• Consideration for candidates with necessary technical certification(s).
• Possess excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees.
• Maintains records on each student being tutored.
• Helps students develop study skills necessary for success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with assigned students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with a diverse student body

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology

Technical certification(s) for the subject

Job description

Kennedy-King College is seeking a Part-Time Biology Tutor. The Part-Time Tutor bridges the gap between the college and the needs of the student. This position also helps students make academic progress, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. Tutors assist tutees in developing and improving their competency in coursework; and help students integrate and apply effective study skills, active reading and note-taking, test-taking strategies, and time management and organizational skills to their specific courses.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology.
• Consideration will be given to candidates who do not have a Bachelors degree but possess technical certification(s) necessary for the subject being tutored.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Salary range: $17.48 - $24.59/hr.

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

This position is represented by 1600 Union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.