Tutor Non-Certified, STEM Learning (Part Time)

About the role

The STEM Learning department at Salt Lake Community College seeks talented students interested in tutoring science, math, and/or engineering subject areas. We help all SLCC students reach their full potential by supplementing the instruction they receive in class. Our goal is to provide a productive learning environment that guides students toward study practices and aides that help them excel both inside and outside of college.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the subject matter effectively to students.
• Utilize videoconferencing and note-taking applications during tutoring sessions.
• Apply different learning strategies during tutoring sessions, including active learning and peer-to-peer techniques.
• Set goals and/or expectations during the first few sessions.
• Help students learn how to learn the material and develop or refine their study skills.
• Work independently with limited supervision and be open to observations and follow-up conversations.
• Provide support for content and concept understanding, not direct answers to graded work.
• Maintain a respectful and inclusive environment for all students.

Knowledge & Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the subject matter to be tutored.
• Ability to communicate the subject matter effectively.
• Ability to effectively learn and utilize videoconferencing and note-taking applications during tutoring sessions.
• Ability to learn and apply different learning strategies during tutoring sessions, including active learning and peer-to-peer techniques.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to listen and answer questions during tutoring sessions.
• Great time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to set goals and/or expectations during the first few sessions.
• Ability to provide support for content and concept understanding, not direct answers to graded work.
• Be open and available for observations and follow-up conversations.
• Help students learn how to learn the material.
• Help students develop or refine their study skills and become independent learners.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of the needs of students seeking learning support.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing, fast-moving educational environment.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks effectively.
• Ability to work well with others and in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• A grade or better in any class you wish to tutor.
• Previous experience tutoring college level students.
• Completed MATH 1040 with a B grade or better for math tutor applicants.
• Preference given to applicants who are currently enrolled at SLCC.

Location Preferences

Which campus would be the best location for you to work at?

• Taylorsville Redwood
• Jordan
• South City
• Herriman

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in this posting.