Early College-Dual Credit Tutor - Part-time

CCC Social Sourcing • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 70,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites. The part-time Tutor bridges the gap between the college and the needs of the student. This position also helps students make academic progress, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. Harold Washington College is proud to be a member of the Caring Campus network. Caring Campus is a model of professional development that works to implement strong and consistent behavioral commitments for all employees in regard to how they interact with students. As a result of this work, employees become engaged with students on a level that has not occurred before. The core benefit of this work is making a connection with students, many of whom have not had an adult who has cared about them in an educational system.

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in History, Criminal Justice, Business or English.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Consideration will be given to candidates who do not have a Bachelors degree but possess technical certification(s) necessary for the subject being tutored.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level