Tutor - Reading, Writing, ESL, Languages, Communications, or the Arts

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College in the Greater St. Louis area seeks tutors to provide one-on-one and small-group sessions, in person and online, across disciplines, acting as academic coaches to promote independent learning and effective study strategies.

The role emphasizes inclusive, student-centered support, collaboration with faculty, and outreach to raise awareness of tutoring services across campuses. Positions are on-campus in the Greater St.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 6–9 credits in the relevant tutoring discipline and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• At least one year of relevant tutoring or academic support experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience and organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring sessions, in person and/or online.
• Serve as an academic coach/mentor to support independent learning and study habits.
• Assist students with institutional technologies and platforms related to coursework.
• Maintain records of tutoring sessions and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with faculty to coordinate tutoring resources and outreach.
• Develop and update supplemental learning resources (handouts, guides, videos, workshops).
• Support inclusive, student-centered learning environments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patience

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree with 6–9 credits in tutoring discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Provides individual and small group tutoring sessions in various academic disciplines and integrates study and learning strategies to promote learning; facilitates learning by building rapport with students as an academic coach or mentor; may assist with the development of training materials, activities and workshops.

Cover letters for this position are highly encouraged.

Positions are based on campus in the Greater St. Louis area.

Applications for this district-wide pool are accepted year-round and reviewed on an as-needed basis as positions become available.

Primary Duties Performed

• Provides individual and small-group tutoring sessions, in person and/or online, to support student learning, skill development, and mastery of course concepts across assigned academic disciplines.
• Facilitates student success by serving as an academic coach and mentor, encouraging independent learning, self-efficacy, and the development of effective academic habits; integrates effective, evidence-based study strategies, learning techniques, and academic support practices to promote student persistence, engagement and achievement.
• Assists students with the use of institutional technologies and instructional platforms related to their coursework to support academic success.
• Maintains accurate records of tutoring sessions and student interactions; monitors student progress and communicates concerns or trends to supervisors as appropriate. Assists with assessment efforts, including data collection and reporting related to tutoring services and student outcomes.
• Collaborates and communicates regularly with faculty, staff, and colleagues to coordinate student support services and promote tutoring resources to students and campus partners. Participates in outreach, marketing, and engagement initiatives to increase awareness and utilization of tutoring services across campuses.
• Develops and updates supplemental learning resources, including handouts, study guides, tip sheets, videos, workshops, and other instructional materials.
• Supports inclusive, equitable, and student-centered learning environments to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Adheres to institutional policies related to confidentiality (e.g., FERPA) and ethical academic support practices.
• Demonstrates initiative in supporting, maintaining, and improving daily operations and student support services.
• Attends scheduled meetings, workshops, trainings, and departmental activities.
• Assists with the development, facilitation, and delivery of tutor training and professional development activities.
• Remains current on best practices, emerging research, and trends in tutoring, learning assistance, and student success.

Qualifications/Experience

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 6–9 credit hours in the relevant tutoring discipline (or a closely related field) and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in those courses.
• At least one (1) year of relevant academic support, tutoring, or related experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, and strong organizational abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with students to support academic skill development and learning strategies.
• Knowledge of and experience with active learning strategies and tutoring/learning assistance pedagogies.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, as needed; schedule may vary.

Discipline-Specific Preferences

• Reading Tutors: Degree or coursework in literacy education, reading instruction, or a closely related field.
• EML Tutors (English for Multilingual Learners): Degree or coursework in TESOL, TESL, TEFL, or a closely related field.

Working Conditions

• Flexible hours
• Shared, interactive learning environment

Physical Requirements

Negligible

Employer

St. Louis Community College (MO)

Address

3221 McKelvey Road, Bridgeton, Missouri, 63044