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:
• 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

Physical Demands

• This 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)