Tutor Poulsbo

Olympic College; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 26,863 - 35,762; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver (space available)

Health benefits eligibility (after 480

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness center

Reduced-rate childcare

Job summary

Olympic College seeks a part‑time Tutor for the Poulsbo Campus to support non‑STEM subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, English, and Mathematics. This position is part of an ongoing applicant pool for future teaching support roles, with up to 18 hours per week.

Responsibilities include guiding students, analyzing assignments, aiding online learners, and maintaining professional communication in a high‑volume study center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Running Start student may be considered.
• Basic computer competency and ability to work with tutoring software.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students in non‑STEM subjects.
• Assist students in analyzing assignments and readings.
• Help interpret discipline‑specific problems and foster critical thinking.
• Support students working in an online format and in person.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Running Start student status (if applicable)

Job description

Position Overview

Tutor – Poulsbo Campus. Salary: $19.50 – $25.96 per hour. Classification: Instruction & Classroom Support Tech. Location: Poulsbo Campus. Reports to: Director of Tutoring. This role is part of an ongoing applicant pool for future teaching support positions in non‑stem subject areas such as Biology, Chemistry, Composition, Engineering, English, Languages, Mathematics, and Writing. Part‑time up to 18 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students in one or more non‑stem subject areas.
• Assist students in analyzing assignments and assigned readings.
• Help students interpret discipline‑specific problems and situations.
• Clarify critical thinking and communication skills.
• Support students working in an online format.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, equivalent, or current Running Start student.
• Reference from an instructor or professor (if currently a student at Olympic College).
• Completed the course(s) to be tutored with an average decimal grade of 3.5 or higher.
• Basic computer competency.
• Demonstrated excellence in the tutoring subject area.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work various hours in a high‑attendance, high‑volume study center.
• Adaptability, flexibility, ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to Olympic College mission, vision, and values; appreciation for diversity and cultural awareness.

Benefits and Employment Conditions

• Hourly employees must work 480 hours in a rolling six‑month period to be eligible for health benefits. Eligibility for retirement requires 70 hours in any five months for two consecutive years.
• Eligible benefits: Deferred Compensation Program (DRS), TIAA supplemental retirement plan, sick leave, paid holidays, Aflac, tuition waiver (space available), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced‑rate childcare (priority consideration). No initial eligibility upon hire.
• No visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Background check and Sexual Misconduct Disclosure required.
• Employee must reside in Washington State and be within reasonable distance of campus.

EEO Statement

Olympic College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, 360‑475‑7303.