English Tutor

Job Summary

CCRI Advantage is an innovative program that helps associate degree-seeking CCRI students get a strong start in college. The goal of the program is to help students prepare for college-level coursework and to meet CCRI’s proficiency milestones prior to starting credit-bearing courses in their first semester of college. The program seeks to successfully transition math and reading/writing students from their developmental status to successful completion of credit-bearing/transferable course credits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide in-person tutoring to individuals and small groups.
• Review organizational and study strategies with students.
• Support students during in-classroom lectures and activities and during the optional advisory period.
• Reinforce and review concepts taught in class.
• Act as a role model for students by demonstrating good study skills and community building.
• Serve as initial point of contact for students outside of class hours.
• Refer students to college support services and other college departments when necessary.
• Communicate with campus coordinator, facilitators and/or Learning Leaders to ensure continued successful operation of the program.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Earned Associate's degree in subject specific area, or related field.
• Submission of official college transcript(s).
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in providing tutoring in higher education, a community organization or high school.
• Demonstrated advocacy and commitment to student success and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by community college and developmental education students.
• Experience with Blackboard Ultra, Zoom, MS Teams, and WebEx.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Bachelor’s degree in subject specific area, or related field.

About the Role

The tutor will serve as an integral member of the team (three-person team), assessing student achievement, delivering seven-week CCRI Advantage English reading and writing curriculum, providing one-on-one and small group tutoring in-person to students struggling with course subject matter. They will provide in-classroom support to students as an embedded tutor, and facilitate advisory time for additional student learning.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.

Division

Career and Technical Education

Department

Developmental Education

Locations

• Knight Campus (Warwick)
• Liston Campus (Providence)
• Flanagan Campus (Lincoln)
• Newport County Campus

Pay

$25

Schedule

The schedule, hours, and campus may vary depending on the department's needs.

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Funding Source

Third Party

Union

N/A

Pay Grade

N/A

Application Open Date

May 18, 2026

Application Close Date

July 19, 2026

About Community College of Rhode Island

Since opening its doors for the first time on September 24, 1964, the Community College of Rhode Island has created a strong foundation as the state’s only associate degree-granting institution serving all Rhode Islanders with an affordable, high-quality education.

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