HSE Language Arts/Social Studies Tutor (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Lawrence, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Essex Community College seeks to fill a part-time HSE Language Arts/Social Studies Tutor for students preparing to take the HSE (High School Equivalency - HiSET or GED) Language Arts and Social Studies exams in English and in Spanish. The successful candidate will serve students on our Lawrence campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Humanities, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching and/or tutoring in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or tutoring reading, writing, or English Language Arts.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach reading comprehension, essay structure, grammar, and writing mechanics.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools and online instructional resources.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in High School, with early high school leavers or adult learners
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Familiarity with instructional technology
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in reading, writing, vocabulary, and language skills.
• Help students understand class assignments, readings, writing prompts, and practice tests.
• Support students with writing skills such as organization, grammar, sentence structure, and revision.
• Prepare or adapt worksheets, reading passages, writing exercises, and study materials.
• Track student attendance and progress; communicate concerns or updates to program staff.
• Assist students in preparing for HSE Language Arts and Social Studies tests, including reading comprehension and extended responses.
• Maintain organized records and complete required documentation.
• Use technology (email, databases, word processing) to support tutoring work.
• Communicate and collaborate with instructors and program staff.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for all purpose paid leave hours in accordance with the MCCC CBA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time