Peer Tutor- English Department

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide students with basic skills assistance in the academic area needed.
• Provides one-on-one support and encouragement to help student(s) develop increased sense of self confidence and become an independent learner.
• Engage tutees in active learning, and provides academic assistance and support to help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Listens and answers questions during tutoring sessions, helping students how to learn the material, develop and improve appropriate study skills and become independent learners.
• Attends and successfully completes required tutor training meetings.
• Plans tutoring sessions using a collaborative learning approach to help students better understand the course content and concepts, problem solve, and improve study skills.
• Performs related duties as required.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
• Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
• Must be in “good standing” and have no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
• Must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.

Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Working knowledge of subject area or course content to be tutored.
• Some knowledge of tutoring strategies used to assist tutees in learning how to think and problem solve in the context of a specific discipline/subject area.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Reasoning and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to manage tasks, manage time and maintain schedules.
• Ability to guide tutoring sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• 3.0 overall GPA and 4.0 GPA in a specific subject matter.
• Strong background in math, science, literature, or other assigned academic subject matter.
• Ability to work in a one-on-one or team environment with flexible work hours as needed for scheduled shifts.
• Prior experience in tutoring duties preferred, but not required.

Student worker rate

The student worker rate is $17.00/hr. If variance from $17.00/hr is required, College HR/Recruitment must discuss with District Compensation. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

Additional Information

We are an equal and affirmative action employer.