Professional Tutor (English) – Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center - Part-time

About the role

This position provides direct tutoring for high school students (grades 9–12) and helps oversee the operations of the Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center. The role is available in Fall and Winter semesters with potential summer work. During Fall and Winter, tutoring is provided to Innovation Central High School students; summer tutors may assist with summer programs supported by Promise Zone.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring in content-specific courses in both face-to-face and online formats at the Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center or designated classrooms.
• Demonstrate proficiency with high school curricula including English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12, and related courses.
• Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with daily operations of the Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center.
• Supervise, train, and mentor student tutors.
• Maintain close working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Promote academic success by encouraging positive attitudes and independent, self-actualized learning.
• Manage and secure all resources within the center.
• Discuss tutoring services with students during class visitations.
• Communicate individual student needs to the Tutorial Coordinator and report problems as needed.
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested by the Tutorial Coordinator.
• Follow FERPA policies regarding student records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Demonstrated content knowledge in areas needing tutoring.
• Experience teaching or tutoring students preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on high school students.
• Ability to work with various computer software applications.
• Patience, encouragement, and understanding when assisting students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
• Effective verbal and written communication with students and staff.
• Professionalism including organization, promptness, courtesy, confidentiality, and dependability.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and faculty team.
• Proficiency in instructional technology and learning management systems such as Gmail, Canvas, and Blackboard.

Physical Demands

• Regular interaction with students involving movement around the center, standing during in-person tutoring, or long periods of sitting during virtual support.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

Mental Demands

• Customer service-oriented with the ability to relate to diverse campus clients including faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple students simultaneously.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Creativity, energy, enthusiasm, and motivation.
• Interest in working with diverse student populations across age, ethnicity, national origin, and ability.
• Demonstrated responsiveness, initiative, and organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform routine and unexpected duties with flexibility and mature judgment.
• Willingness and ability to learn college systems.
• High energy level with enthusiasm for supporting students and colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism in sensitive situations.

Working Conditions

• Team-oriented and fast-paced environment requiring smooth transitions between independent and collaborative work.
• Flexible hours including evenings, nights, and occasional weekends.
• Ability to handle multiple interruptions and make quick decisions.

Pay

Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on qualifications.

Schedule

Up to 28 hours per week, available during Fall, Winter, and potentially Summer semesters.