HSE Language Arts/Social Studies Tutor (Part-Time)
About The Position
Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast. The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps. We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England. We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success. POSITION: Part-Time HSE Language Arts/Social Studies Tutor (Special Programs Coordinator): Center for Adult Education; Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin Street); MCCC/MTA Unit PT Professional Position; up to 6 hours/week, 10-month academic year only (8 weeks off for summer). SUMMARY: 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. SCHEDULE: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm; 10-month academic year only (September - June) This position is scheduled for up to 6 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, with a reduced schedule during the winter intersession and summer semesters.
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.
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