Part-Time ESOL Writing Tutor

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ivy Tech is seeking a skilled Part-Time ESOL Writing Tutor to join the Indianapolis Library & Tutoring team. This role involves providing one-on-one tutoring, both in-person and virtually, to Ivy Tech students. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, patience, and cultural competencies, demonstrating creativity and adaptability in supporting learners. A proven track record in scaffolding and modeling language-learning and writing processes, coaching reader and writer development, and championing customer service is essential. The position requires a passion for delivering outstanding results in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in composing rhetorically-savvy texts, with hands-on experience tutoring, teaching, or coaching others through learning and skill development processes.
• Proficiency with computer and web applications on various devices, including Windows PCs, MacBooks, and Google Chromebooks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google Suites, Zoom, and email and chat applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly to diverse audiences, provide non-judgmental feedback, and build positive rapport with others.
• Ability to think critically, make decisions independently, and solve complex problems in a timely manner.
• Proven experience in collaborating effectively with diverse teams to achieve common goals.
• An earned baccalaureate or higher degree in English for Speakers of Other Languages, applied linguistics, English, reading, or a related field; and/or have an ESOL teaching endorsement or certification.
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching/tutoring English Language Learners in their development with speaking, listening, reading, and/or writing English.
• Familiarity with writing center or rhetoric/composition pedagogies, academic writing genres, and tutoring best practices.
• Experience in teaching or tutoring writing at the college level, customer service, or similar environments.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude of approachability and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Use established Writing Center pedagogy and protocols to tutor students one-on-one at various points of the writing process, working on written documents that span a range of subjects and genres.
• Thoroughly document tutoring data.
• Sustain high-quality customer service while facilitating back-to-back tutoring sessions.
• Apply advanced problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve student questions and inquiries.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams—including faculty—utilizing transparent and empathetic communication to help elevate departmental services and contribute to team initiatives.
• Recommend and share professional development resources focused on teaching or tutoring English Language Learners, contributing to the Writing Center’s growing professional development archive.
• Maintain an understanding of pedagogical trends and apply relevant skills in support of student success.
• Tutor students with writing assignments following the established protocol in the Writing Center.
• Facilitate one-on-one support and student learning throughout the entire writing process.
• Complete a written report for each student upon the conclusion of each session.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff when necessary to ensure best possible outcomes for students.
• Participate in the Writing Center’s training and professional development throughout the semester.
• Utilize observation feedback to promote ongoing growth and tutor development.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving, collaboration, and desire to identify and support student success.
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
• Take initiative to go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student or stakeholder, and get to the root cause of the problem, question, or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.
• Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
• All duties are to be carried out under the guidelines of FERPA.
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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