Hourly - Academic Tutor GEAR UP

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in the field or related field
• In limited circumstances, the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired

Experience

• Prior tutoring experience with K-12 students desirable

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven ability to work effectively with students of varying ages, cultures, and knowledge base
• Proven ability to communicate ideas, principles and concepts effectively in individual or small group settings
• Computer literacy skills at an intermediate level including a proven ability to utilize and apply Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point as well as specialized software programs and computer applications essential to the learning process e.g. the College’s Learning Management System and ERP
• Knowledge of information research strategies
• Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and faculty
• Must successfully complete discipline specific skills test
• Able to travel to other sites as needed
• Fluency in a second language may be required

Responsibilities

• Provide academic student support by working one-on-one and in small groups with middle and high school students on specific concepts ie. Math, science, and English Language Arts and skills
• Tutor individual and small groups of students in fundamental and advanced skills and areas of knowledge
• Facilitate study groups
• Provide assistance to students in comprehending discipline specific subject matter
• Respond to student questions requiring an in-depth knowledge of subject matter, course concepts and learning objectives
• Aid in conducting student support functions
• Provide assistance with testing in special circumstances where discipline specific knowledge is required (e.g. students with special needs)

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

• Microsoft Office Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Specialized software programs and computer applications essential to the learning process e.g. the College’s Learning Management System and ERP

Benefits

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

$21.36/hr