Temp, PT Science Tutor

Job Responsibilities

The tutor is primarily responsible for encouraging self-directed learning and development in each student. To do this, a tutor assists students to understand their coursework. This may require the tutor to help clarify a concept or give a clear explanation of an assignment. The tutor is not expected to know how to answer every possible question, but rather to work to ensure that the student develops a firm foundation to take learning to the next level.

Science Tutors Specific Duties

• Visit classes at the start of each semester to introduce themselves and make students aware of tutoring resources.
• Attend science classes or other college events to promote tutoring services.
• Coordinate and present science workshops to assist just in time learning.
• Additional tasks may also be assigned by the director.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Degree in the field.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience teaching/tutoring a plus.

Additional Comments

Tutors must also be willing to submit to a background check. The ability to relate well to people, to self-start and to adjust easily to a variety of learning styles is beneficial.

Pay

Pay is based on degree level*

Benefits

• For State Employees:
• Health and dental insurance;
• Retirement and savings plan options;
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
• Insurance Benefits:
• Health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits:
• Defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits:
• Tuition assistance;
• Holiday, annual and sick leave;
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.