Tutor - Science

Austin Community College District; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College invites applications for Tutor - Science to provide support to students through individual and group tutoring in the Learning Lab on campus. This part-time position offers up to 19 hours per week at $24.10 per hour, with duties including tutoring sessions, organizing learning materials, and giving feedback on student progress.

Responsibilities include tutoring according to priorities, leading study groups when needed, and assisting with development of tutoring resources

Qualifications

• Tutoring techniques and learning lab resources.
• Maintaining an established work schedule and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students one-on-one or in groups according to priorities and goals.
• Organize supplemental learning materials and provide feedback on progress.
• Assist with development, delivery and evaluation of tutoring resources.
• Lead study groups and maintain effective relationships with students and staff.

Job description

Job Posting Title: Tutor - Science

Job Description Summary: To provide support to students through the provision of individual and/or group tutorial services.

Job Description

Description of Duties and Tasks Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Tutors students according to set priorities and academic goals.
• Provides assistance to students on a one-on-one or group basis in the subject discipline, college study skills, and Learning Lab resources.
• Organizes supplemental learning materials.
• Provides feedback on student progress.
• May assist with research, development, delivery, and evaluation of specialized tutoring services and/or resources for tutorial activities.
• May lead study groups in the subject matter.

Knowledge

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Tutoring techniques, standards, and supplemental learning materials for individual and group tutoring. Learning Lab services. Processes and resources for organizing and leading study groups.

Skills

Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Maintaining an established work schedule. Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact, patience, and diplomacy. Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Understanding and following instructions precisely. Providing quality tutorial services to groups and individuals and providing feedback regarding student performance and/or progress. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from multicultural backgrounds, including students, fellow tutors, and faculty. Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes good relations with students, co-workers, and staff.

Required Work Experience

For all Tutor levels: one semester related work experience.

Preferred Work Experience

Tutor II: At least one year related experience to the discipline.

Required Education

Degree or substantial undergraduate coursework in the discipline, and demonstrated competence in the subjects that will be tutored.

Preferred Education

Associate degree in the discipline or related field.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a learning lab environment on campus in an academic setting. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds. Safety Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay Rate

$24.10/Hour Up to 19 hours per week.

Number of Openings

1

Job Posting Close Date

September 14, 2026

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. The report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr. You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ( [e-mail] ). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date (e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date). Come and Make a Difference with Us Working at ACC offers you an opportunity to be a part of an organization that truly believes in its mission of promoting student success and improving communities. We invite you to learn, explore and experience the many ways ACC promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a vibrant, multicultural community. ACC is looking for people who value open, responsible exchange of ideas, individuals committed to integrity and exemplary standards, and candidates that value personal and professional ownership that generates accountability. ACC offers career employment opportunities as staff, administrators, full-time faculty, and adjunct faculty. Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D. ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only). Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law. Austin Community College (“ACC” or “College”) is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.