Professional Tutor - English, Part-time

Overview

This person will provide individualized and small group writing support to students, assist students with supplemental learning materials, act as resource person for other tutors, and act as contact person between Tutoring Services and appropriate faculty members. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree appropriate to subject area being tutored. Required
• Bachelor's Degree with graduate credits in Learning Disabilities, Basic Skill Development, or related discipline. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) or more years teaching or tutoring experience. Required
• One (1) or more years experience with academically disadvantaged students. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Capacity for ongoing professional growth in academic content areas, learning theory, and student success strategies. Required
• Ability to tutor in subject area for which hired. Required
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Required
• Functional ability with or aptitude to learn microcomputer functions and software tools necessary to function in a face-to-face and remote tutoring environment. Preferred
• Ability to work independently. Preferred

 

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group tutoring for students adapting strategies to support diverse learning needs.
• Maintain complete and accurate tutoring services utilization records.
• Monitor Writing and/or Tutoring Center in the absence of the Manager of Tutoring.
• Act as contact person with appropriate faculty relative to tutoring services.
• Develop and/or update supplemental learning resources in areas related to academic expertise.
• Assist the Manager with tutor orientations and training.
• Identify academic challenges as they surface and consult with the Manager, Hudock Center, or other appropriate staff.
• Develop working knowledge of video conferencing software, related educational software, and materials needed to provide effective online and face-to-face tutoring services.
• Design and facilitate workshops, presentations, and instructional sessions that support student learning and academic success, both within the department and in collaboration with faculty and staff across campus.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Manager with promoting the availability of tutoring services to students and faculty.
• Assist Manager with data collection for reports and evaluations.
• Attend department staff meetings and any related in-service activities.

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

None

Pay Transparency

Based on minimum education and experience qualifications the hourly range is $18.46 - $21.54.

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

 

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Job Code

L12B