Tutor – Science Drop-in, Part Time

Description

Drop-in science tutors perform tutoring primarily on campus for a range of college classes in an ever-changing and sometimes demanding environment which could include many students at once in several different courses. Drop-in tutors will also be monitoring the online drop-in science channel.

• Be available at least one evening per week.
• Be comfortable with college level biology and chemistry courses.
• Ability to tutor Organic Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology preferred.

Job Summary

Facilitate tutoring and learning, provide academic support to CCC students through one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions in Science and serve as a guide and coach to assist students to become successful independent learners while creating a comfortable and supporting atmosphere.

Essential Job Functions

• Help tutees develop study skills and acclimate to college level coursework.
• Tutor a wide range of college level Science classes, in a variable group environment, focusing on individual needs of many students enrolled in a variety of Science courses.
• Conduct 1:1 Science tutoring appointments as needed.
• Communicate with the College’s STEM Specialist and Assistant Director, Academic Services regularly to voice concerns and seek guidance when necessary.
• Communicate subject matter to tutees in a concise and effective manner.
• Navigate learning obstacles by understanding learning styles and integrating effective study and learning strategies for academic success.
• Develop independent learning by promoting appropriate learning attitudes and behaviors.
• Maintain academic honesty by not doing tutees' homework or take-home quizzes/exams.
• Maintain consistent weekly availability in the Academic Center.
• Submit accurate timesheets and all session-related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain excellent responsibility, reliability, punctuality, and professional behavior.
• Create a welcoming and positive environment that is sensitive to student diversity.
• Greet visitors, students, faculty and staff; perform reception desk duties.
• Demonstrate above-average creative problem-solving, critical thinking, patience, and decision-making skills.
• Maintain tutor-student confidentiality; uphold college and Academic Center's mission statements; handle confidential information in compliance with FERPA and Title IX.
• Use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Use computers for work processing and/or accounting purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Requirements:
  • To Perform Work: Associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field.
  • Ability to effectively tutor a wide variety of courses including Biology and Chemistry.
  • Extensive coursework in the subject area to be tutored.
  • Proficiency with Teams, Outlook, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Availability to work at least one evening per week.
  • Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field.
  • Experience in educational environment.
  • Familiarity with Physics and TI-83/84 calculators.

Physical Demands

• Work is normally sedentary which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
  • Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate.
  • Visual Acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundings.
  • Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter.
  • Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another.
  • Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding).

Work Environment

• College campus, direct contact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments.
• Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms.
• Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of all workplace and fire and building safety regulations; observance of traffic laws when/if driving a College vehicle and observance of all College policies.
• Work hours may vary, not to exceed 29 hours per week and will require at least one evening per week.

Directions to Apply

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume emailed to dasbury@carrollcc.edu. This position is open until filled. To qualify for employment, selected candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions), be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment, have residency restrictions apply: The college does not hire solely online instructors living outside of Maryland, be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships, complete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process, and be committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.