AY CBWS Community Writing Tutor (WS-NST3)

St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The CBWS Community Writing Tutor helps high school students from the Northfield community achieve their academic writing goals at Arcadia Charter School. Tutors work four hours per week, supporting students with writing assignments at any stage—from understanding the assignment and planning, through organizing and drafting, to preparing works cited pages and making final edits. Tutoring is process-oriented, focusing on the writer rather than simply the finished work. Tutors also design and teach curriculum on peer-tutoring best practices and mentor advanced composition students as they become peer writing tutors. The position is for the January/Spring 2027 terms, with a January or February 2027 start date. Available work times are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 1:45 to 3:45 p.m.; the position is spring semester only.

Requirements

• Completion of St. Olaf Writing Desk tutor training.
• At least one semester of peer tutoring at St. Olaf.
• Open to sophomores through seniors.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills, including being open-minded, sensitive, and attuned to diverse experiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to listen carefully and ask critical questions.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive community.

Nice To Haves

• Careful, thoughtful reading; empathetic listening; reflective writing; and an interest in education are described as qualities suited to the position.
• Interpersonal communication; writing, speaking, and listening skills; ability to work with diverse students; and ability to provide feedback, support, and motivation to peers are identified as transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students through any stage of the writing process, adapting support to each individual student’s needs.
• Support students with diverse educational backgrounds, learning styles, abilities, and language backgrounds, including students who speak a language other than English at home or who are underprepared and/or have learning disabilities.
• Design and teach curriculum on best practices of peer tutoring.
• Mentor advanced composition students as they become peer writing tutors.
• Maintain prompt and open communication with the supervisor.
• Commit to working four hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed