Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2, STEM Tutor

Skagit Valley College•Mount Vernon, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The STEM tutor supports student academic success at Skagit Valley College by providing one-on-one assistance in assigned subject areas. This position helps students to understand course concepts and assignments, develop broad academic strategies, and strengthen socioemotional competencies that affect learning. This is a non-permanent classified position working up to 15 hours per week, on-site at the Mount Vernon Campus. Candidates will be directly contacted by the department as employment opportunities arise.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field
Six (6) months of experience in a college-level tutoring or academic support setting
Considerable knowledge of STEM disciplines, with depth in at least one subject area
Knowledge of academic tutoring methods and best practices
Knowledge of community college environment and the challenges facing college students
Clear oral and written communication, adapting language to the needs of the audience
Accurate recordkeeping and routine administrative tasks
Recognition of and response to students experiencing academic difficulty or socioemotional distress, including maintaining professional boundaries and making appropriate referrals
Adaptability in instructional approach based on individual student learning needs and preparation
Capacity for positive, productive working relationships with students, colleagues, and volunteers
Sound independent judgment in day-to-day tutoring and program support activities

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in a college-level tutoring or academic support setting OR equivalent education/experience
Familiarity with learning management systems, particularly Canvas

Responsibilities

Assists students in assigned subject areas, adapting explanations and level of assistance to individual needs and prior knowledge to improve comprehension and retention of course material.
Attends to students' socioemotional needs by incorporating feedback strategies that promote motivation and productive engagement.
Guides students toward self-directed learning by modeling thinking processes, using effective questioning strategies, and prioritizing course resources over direct answers.
Maintains student session logs for tutoring sessions administered by the center to support continuity of services.
Refers students to appropriate campus resources (e.g., counseling) when needs fall outside the scope of academic tutoring.