Tutor - Write Place

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Community College seeks a part-time tutor to help students improve writing skills across classes, not limited to English. You will provide grammar and punctuation support, formatting, and guidance at any stage of the writing process.

The role emphasizes in-person tutoring at ECC with emphasis on reliability, student confidentiality, and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, writing, or related area.
• Must be responsible and punctual.
• Must possess sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged/at-risk students.
• Must possess sensitivity for students of all cultures and backgrounds.
• Willingness to tutor students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Help students improve their writing skills on assignments for any class.
• Reinforce classroom instruction and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Maintain student records and timesheets.
• Attend department meetings and training sessions; participate in discussions.
• Refer students to the Write Place Director or Senior Director of Academic Support Services.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

On-time commitment

Disadvantaged students

Cultural sensitivity

Disability tutoring willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English

Job description

About ECC

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule

Flexible hours, up to 9/week. The Write Place is open 9 am – 7 pm Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 1 pm Friday.

Rate of Pay

$22/hr

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded

No

Job Summary

Help students improve their writing skills as they work on writing assignments for any class, not just English.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, writing, or related area.
• Must be responsible, independent workers who maintain an on-time commitment.
• Must possess sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged/at-risk students.
• Must possess sensitivity for students of all cultures and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, how to tutor students with disabilities.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Previous teaching experience preferred, especially with high school or college level students.
• Master's level coursework or Master's degree in English or writing preferred.

Essential Duties

• Help students improve their writing skills as they work on writing assignments for any class, not just English. Provide help with grammar and punctuation, formatting, documentation, etc., at any stage during the writing process.
• Reinforce classroom instruction, encourage academic progress, and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning. Maintain confidentiality regarding the students they serve.
• Maintain student records, timesheets, and other paperwork.
• Attend department meetings and training sessions. Participate in discussions regarding ways to better serve students.
• Refer students to the Write Place Director or Senior Director of Academic Support Services, if appropriate.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Physical Demands

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity

Visual acuity (arm's length)

Work Environment

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.