Chemistry Peer Tutor - Part-Time

CCC Social Sourcing • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Olive-Harvey College is seeking a part-time Peer Tutor for the Chemistry Department. The Peer Tutor provides individual and/or group academic assistance to help students develop competency in coursework, improve study skills, and become independent learners. Under the general direction of an assigned supervisor, the tutor provides tutorial services, basic skills assistance, and some general office duties for academic departments at City Colleges of Chicago.

The position requires active enrollment at a City College of Chicago and has eligibility and academic requirements for applicants. The tutor must complete required training and be able to work scheduled shifts with flexible hours as needed. The position pays $17.05 per hour, in accordance with the City Colleges approved salary scale.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago and enrolled in at least 6 semester hours of pre-credit or credit classes.
• Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA; this requirement is waived for first-semester new students.
• Must be in good standing and have no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
• Must not be a current full-time or part-time employee of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• High school diploma required, or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must have a 3.0 overall GPA and a 4.0 GPA in the specific subject matter.
• Strong background in math, science, literature, or other assigned academic subject matter.
• Working knowledge of the subject area or course content to be tutored.
• Some knowledge of tutoring strategies for helping students learn to think and problem solve in a specific discipline or subject area.
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational, time management, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to tutor students and explain content in more than one way.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment, manage tasks and schedules, and guide tutoring sessions.
• Ability to work one-on-one or in a team environment and accommodate flexible work hours as needed for scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in tutoring duties is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic skills assistance in the academic area needed.
• Offer one-on-one support and encouragement to help students build confidence and become independent learners.
• Engage tutees in active learning and encourage positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Listen to and answer students’ questions, helping them learn course material and improve study skills.
• Plan tutoring sessions using a collaborative learning approach to support understanding of course content, problem solving, and study skills.
• Attend and successfully complete required tutor training meetings.
• Perform some general office duties and other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED