Professional Tutor (English) � Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center - Part-time

Grand Rapids Community College • Grand Rapids, MI

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible to provide direct tutoring for high school students (grades 9-12) and help oversee the operations of the Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center. This individual must possess an interest in working with diverse learners in the high school setting. This position is available in the Fall and Winter semesters, with potential work available during the summer semesters. In the Fall and Winter semesters, this position will provide tutoring services to Innovation Central High School students. During the Summer semesters, tutors may participate in assisting summer programs that Promise Zone is supporting.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Demonstrate content knowledge of areas needing tutoring.
• Experience teaching/tutoring students preferred.
• Possession of good people service skills with a high school student-oriented focus.
• Ability to work with a variety of computer software applications.
• Ability to assist students of various cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds by being helpful, patient, encouraging and understanding.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to assist students and staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate professionalism and possession of character qualities including organization, promptness, courtesy, confidentiality and dependability.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and faculty team.
• Proficiency in using instructional technology and learning management systems (e.g.,Gmail, Canvas, Blackboard).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group tutoring in content-specific courses in both face-to-face and online formats either in the Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center or in a designated classroom.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the curriculum of the high school courses in assigned content area. These courses include, but are not limited to, English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12, etc.
• Assist the Tutorial Coordinator with the operation of the Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center.
• Help supervise, train, and serve as a mentor to the student tutors.
• Work cooperatively maintain rapport, and a close working relationship with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Promote and develop the academic success of students by encouraging a positive attitude and independent, self-actualized learning.
• Assist with the management and security of all resources.
• Discuss the Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center services with students during class visitations to the Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center.
• Communicate with the Tutorial Coordinator as needed regarding the individual needs of students.
• Keep the Tutorial Coordinator informed by any problems experienced in the Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center by students or staff.
• Attend Promise Zone Tutoring and Learning Center meetings and trainings as requested by the Tutorial Coordinator.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).

Benefits

• Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership.
• Secure your future with our retirement options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree