Tutor - Science

austincc; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Tutor - Science to support students through individual and group tutoring in the Learning Lab on campus. The role involves tutoring according to priorities and goals, assisting with study skills, organizing materials, and providing progress feedback.

Preferred candidates will have degree coursework in the discipline (Tutor II: associate degree preferred) and be comfortable using standard office software.

Qualifications

• For all Tutor levels: one semester related work experience.
• Tutor II: at least one year related experience to the discipline.
• Degree or substantial undergraduate coursework in the discipline, and demonstrated competence in the subjects that will be tutored.
• Preferred Education Tutor II: Associate degree in the discipline or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Tutoring skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Following instructions

Education

Degree or substantial undergraduate coursework

Associate degree preferred (Tutor II)

Tools

Office software

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.

Description of Duties and Tasks

• 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.

Technology Skills

Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications.

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

Tutor II: 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

Eligibility/Compliance

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment.