Full job description Number of Openings: TBD Employee Classification: Non-Exempt Institution: Cleveland State Community College Department: Tutoring and Learning Center Campus Location: Cleveland, TN Salary Range: $12.00 hr/*hourly rate increased based on education
JOB SUMMARY
The primary role of the Academic Tutor is to provide content-specific assistance in the learning process to individual or group of students. This position requires the employee to have excellent communication, and social skills and the ability to adapt his or her teaching methods to meet the needs of the student.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to provide them with academic tutoring to improve their understanding of content, at all levels
Provide students with assistance in all stages of presentations and assignments
Use various teaching strategies to tutor
Keep records of appointments and student progress
Attend a mandatory tutor orientation at the beginning of each semester
Provide insight into academic needs of students and suggest strategies for addressing areas of student concern (i.e., learning, classroom behavior)
Monitor students and maintain a safe learning environment during program activities
Motivate and support students through positive feedback and reinforcement
Contribute to the college-going culture through informal mentoring with students Non-Essential Functions:
Student Tutors may be asked to assist with additional tasks to support various departments in the college.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Writing tutor: Good academic standing (A or B) in Composition I and/or II. Be prepared to discuss at least two samples of writing that you have done in a college-level course. Have excellent essay writing and grammar skills. Biology tutor: Good academic standing (A or B) in General Biology, or Anatomy and Physiology I or II, or Microbiology (depending on tutoring subject). Expert and responsible use of microscopes and anatomy models. Chemistry tutor: Good academic standing (A or B) in General Chemistry, Introductory Chemistry, or Organic Chemistry (depending on tutoring subject). In the case of an embedded tutor, be available for hands-on lab assistance a couple of hours per week. Computer Skills tutor: Good academic standing (A or B) in any Information Technology course.
Be highly skilled in Microsoft applications and basic computer skills.
JOB STANDARDS/QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or in-progress
Proficiency in use of Google Suite and Microsoft Suite
Community college experience and knowledge of Banner software preferred
Have A's and B's in the coursework that you are going to tutor in
Be available to work a minimum of 4 hours a week
Be able to communicate clearly
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Be enrolled in a college or university, preferred
Be able to collaborate with teachers, and students
JOB LOCATION
Either the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland or MHEC/Athens campus.
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