Writing Tutor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care (family)

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College is seeking a regular, full-time English tutor for the TRIO Student Support Services grant to provide students with tutoring in writing. This is a 10-month position (August–May) funded through September 24, 2030, with annual evaluations.

The role includes intakes, development of educational plans, and tutoring in writing and composition, with opportunities to contribute to program development and outreach. Open until filled; review begins Nov.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a related field and two years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to assess skill levels and provide appropriate assistance.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intakes and assists participants in developing an educational plan.
• Plans activities for educational/cultural awareness and career exploration.
• Helps develop and conduct the Risk Assessment program.
• Tutors individuals and small groups in writing and composition.
• Develops and implements peer tutor training.
• Assists with selection of program participants and completion of the Annual Performance Report (APR).
• Assists students with FAFSA completion and course selection.
• Coordinates classroom visits, workshops, and outreach to recruit eligible students.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Access

MS Excel

Job description

Title: Writing Tutor

Salary Range:$21.50 per hour

Contract Term Length:10 Months

Work Location:On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC

Department: Student Support Services

Total Rewards

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

ECTC Springfield Campus is seeking a regular, full-time 10-month (August – May) English tutor for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant to provide students with tutoring in writing.
This is a grant-funded position through September 24, 2030, with annual evaluations.

Job Duties:

• Conducts intakes and assists participants in developing an educational plan.
• Plans activities for educational and cultural awareness and career exploration.
• Helps develop and conduct the Risk Assessment program.
• Tutors individuals and small groups in writing and composition
• Develops and implements peer tutor training
• Assists with the selection of program participants and completion of the Annual Performance Report (APR).
• Assists students, as needed, with FAFSA completion and academic course selection
• Coordinates and implements classroom visits, workshops, and outreach activities to recruit eligible students to participate in the program
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field and two years of related experience, or equivalent.

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Demonstrate success in overcoming barriers similar to those of the target population.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to assess the skill level and abilities of students and provide appropriate assistance.
• Strong time management, organizational, and people skills.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in MS Word, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Position is open until filled, review begins November 11, 2026. Position would begin January 2027.

KCTCS is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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