Tutor Non-Certified, Portuguese (Part Time)

Salt Lake Community College; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks a part-time tutor to assist students enrolled in Portuguese language courses. The role focuses on reinforcing grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills, with emphasis on textbook materials and assignments, in alignment with course objectives.

Candidates should communicate effectively with diverse student groups, be reliable, and able to attend SLCC classes as needed. High school diploma required; preference for current SLCC student and prior tutoring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate both in English and the language you will be tutoring.
• Willingness to attend SLCC classes in the target language with course instructor approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring for Portuguese language courses with focus on textbook materials and assignments.
• Demonstrate reliability, timeliness, and attention to detail in tutoring sessions.
• Tailor instruction to students' competency levels and learning needs; support course goals.
• Communicate effectively with diverse student groups and college staff.

Skills

Portuguese tutoring

Communication

Teaching methods

Student assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

Tutoring Portuguese language

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Reliability, timeliness and attention to detail.
• Increasing knowledge of Portuguese 1010 and 1020, 2010,2020 and other Portuguese language related including teaching methods and the course textbook, materials, and assignments.
• Increasing competence in tutoring, focusing on textbook integration, identifying student level of competence, and tailoring instruction to the student level, needs, and instructor expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current student of SLCC.
• Language teaching or tutoring experience.
• Ability to communicate both in English and the language you will be tutoring.
• Availability to attend the SLCC classes in the target language in conjunction with the approval of the course instructor.
• Attending classes will increase your familiarity with course materials and teaching methods.
• The instructor will expect you to work with students during class time, which is also good preparation for tutoring.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Can you communicate both in English and the language you will be tutoring?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you been awarded Federal Work Study funds through Financial Aid?

• Yes
• No
• I don't know what Work Study is
• Required Question