Tutor IV - Chemistry (Hourly)

About the role

Austin Community College is seeking a Tutor IV in Chemistry to provide temporary assistance as needed. This role involves tutoring students individually or in groups, organizing learning materials, and potentially leading study groups in the subject discipline.

Responsibilities

• Tutors students according to set priorities and academic goals
• Provides assistance to students on a one-on-one or group basis in the subject discipline, college study skills, and Learning Lab resources
• Organizes supplemental learning materials
• Provides feedback on student progress
• May assist with research, development, delivery, and evaluation of specialized tutoring services and/or resources for tutorial activities
• May lead study groups in the subject matter

Required Qualifications

• One semester related work experience
• Degree or substantial undergraduate coursework in the discipline, and demonstrated competence in the subjects that will be tutored

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant related work experience and expertise in discipline
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in discipline or related field

Knowledge

• Tutoring techniques, standards, and supplemental learning materials for individual and group tutoring
• Learning Lab services
• Processes and resources for organizing and leading study groups

Skills

• Maintaining an established work schedule
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact, patience, and diplomacy
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Understanding and following instructions precisely
• Providing quality tutorial services to groups and individuals and providing feedback regarding student performance and/or progress
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including students, fellow tutors, and faculty
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes good relations with students, co-workers, and staff

Technology Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a learning lab environment on campus in an academic setting
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds

Safety

• Work safely and follow safety rules
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices

Pay

$26.20/Hour. Up to 19 hours per week.