AAC Tutor I - Game Development

JCCC • Overland Park, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Tutor students through a variety of modalities and methods, refer students to other relevant resources, and assist with daily activities in the relevant resource center for Johnson County Community College (JCCC). This position provides tutoring for students taking Game Development classes. Position will be located on the main campus, up to 12 hours per week.

Requirements

• High School diploma, plus completion of 1-year relevant Game Development collegiate coursework
• Good communication skills, including listening with understanding and patience
• Ability to explain concepts, both orally and in written form in a one-to-one or small group setting
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team and to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage appointments and record data using appropriate software and processes
• Ability to make learning interactive, with the focus of the sessions determined by student questions and comments
• Skilled Unity User
• Basic vector math skills
• Competent C# programmer

Nice To Haves

• Experience training and/or teaching with an ability to break skills into simple-to-understand pieces
• Game Development industry work experience - commercial and/or independent
• High vector math skills
• Expert C# programmer

Responsibilities

• Tutor students through drop-in, by-appointment, and/or semester-long tutoring (online and/or in-person) in subjects, skills, or content deemed appropriate by the relevant supervisor; build rapport and supportive relationships with students.
• Refer students to appropriate resources within the relevant resource center and larger Academic Resource Center.
• Refer students to appropriate resources outside the relevant resource center/Academic Resource Center with consultation/direction from the relevant supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records, adhering to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and keeping appropriate staff updated on student progress and problems.
• Assist in the daily activities of the center, cover the front desk when needed, ensure students are checked in/out, and help maintain a positive, clean, and organized center space.
• Assist students with computer systems/software and help students troubleshoot computer problems as they impact tutoring operations.
• Use the appropriate scheduling system to manage and maintain tutoring schedules.
• Participate in mandatory center training and other campus-wide training opportunities as appropriate.

Benefits

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses
• More flexibility on scheduling
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED