Tutoring Assistant

La Porte County Public Library; La Porte, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

La Porte County Public Library seeks a Tutoring Assistant to provide academic support to students and adults. You will conduct one-on-one or small group tutoring in reading, math, writing, or English Language Learning (ELL), using the library's resources and digital tools.

Reporting to the School Liaison Librarian, you will track attendance, monitor progress, and adapt tutoring strategies to student goals while upholding library policies and welcoming community members of all ages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
• Ability to pass LPCPL background check.
• Comfort working with community members of all ages.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Adaptable and forward-thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring or homework help in reading, math, writing, or ELL.
• Help students locate information and navigate digital content and online tools.
• Align tutoring with student goals with library coordinator.
• Record attendance, monitor progress, and report data.
• Communicate processes clearly and provide feedback.
• Follow policies and procedures.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Adaptability

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework

Tools

Library website usage

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Tutoring Assistant

REPORTS TO: School Liaison Librarian

CLASS/GRADE: Clerical II

POSITION TYPE: Hourly

RESPONSIBILITY

Provide academic or language learning support to students, youth or adult, to help them reach their educational goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Deliver one-on-one/small group tutoring or homework help in subjects like reading, math, writing, or English Language Learning (ELL).
• Use the library’s website to locate information, resources, and services, and assist students in navigating digital content, account features, and online tools.
• Work with the library coordinator to align tutoring strategies with student goals.
• Record session attendance, monitor student progress, and report data to the library coordinator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate processes clearly, explain terms, concepts and technology and assign responsibility and provide feedback.
• Abides by established policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be age 18 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent and specialized training applicable to position. Some college coursework is preferred.
• Can complete and pass LPCPL’s background check.
• Welcome working with all people from your community.
• Positive, adaptable, and forward thinking.
• Display appropriate demeanor at all times; this includes dress, body language, and facial expressions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Manual dexterity for typing, handling materials, operating computers, carts, and office equipment.
• Sufficient vision to read print and digital materials, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Clearly listen and communicate with staff in a timely manner, in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Occasionally lift and carry library materials, supplies, and boxes up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to respond to alarms, sirens, and overhead pages.