Tutor - ESL (Part-time)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,080 - 33,875; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Tutor for English as a Second Language (ESL) at Truman College, Chicago. This role involves providing academic assistance, crafting tutoring plans, and motivating students to improve their study skills and competencies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree or higher related to the subject area and experience in tutoring or teaching within a diverse college environment. The position offers a salary range of $17.48 - $24.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or similar technical certifications.
• Completion of tutoring certification preferred.
• Experience in tutoring or teaching at the postsecondary level preferred.
• Experience in a diverse community college setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group tutoring.
• Crafts and implements effective tutoring plans.
• Schedules tutoring sessions based on student requests.
• Maintains records on tutoring activities.

Skills

Tutoring skills

Study skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tutoring certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TUTOR – PART‑TIME – ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

TRUMAN COLLEGE

Truman College's Tutoring Center is a study space designed to help students thrive academically in a variety of study areas. The center supports English as a Second Language (ESL) students by tutoring them in all skill areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking, etc.) and levels (from beginner reading/writing to college prep/essay writing) within the ESL program. Tutors assist tutees in developing and improving their competency in coursework. This position helps students integrate and apply effective study skills, note‑taking, test‑taking strategies, time management, and organizational skills to their specific courses. Tutors work with students in various programs across the colleges, providing individual and small‑group tutoring. Tutors also work inside the classroom as embedded tutors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides academic assistance and tutoring to students on an individual or group basis.
• Tutors students to help them gain a deeper comprehension of course materials and a better understanding of work assignments to improve their academic success.
• Crafts effective tutoring plans to address tutee’s weaknesses and strengths.
• Motivates students and provides them with confidence to feel successful.
• Provides students with learning strategies including ways to improve study skills and retention, how to organize work, effective use of time, and how to build better study habits.
• Schedules individual tutoring sessions based on student’s requests.
• Assists the tutee in problem solving and applying critical thinking techniques in the context of a specific discipline or subject area.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes and a high level of motivation towards learning and studying, build self‑confidence and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
• Tutors students and provides students with strategies to develop effective study habits and skills to improve academic capabilities.
• Participates in tutor orientation and attends professional development and training sessions to increase competency in subject areas and improve tutoring skills.
• May conduct academic skill reviews and lead workshops on academic skills.
• Provides ongoing communication with students, instructors and academic advisors regarding academic progress of individual students.
• Maintains records on tutoring activities. Provides periodic student assessments and evaluations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a higher field of study and subject area related to the subject(s) being tutored, OR similar technical certifications and training. Specific additional requirements or certifications may be required depending on the assignment area.
• Completion of tutoring certification preferred.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, or delivering academic support to students at the postsecondary instructional level is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a large, urban community college environment with a diverse cultural and ethnic student body is highly desirable.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: $17.48 - $24.59 per hour.

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

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

This position is represented by the Local 1600 Professional Employee Union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.