Tutor, Dedicated Tutor, and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader - Pool

Tacoma Community College • Tacoma WA 98466, WA

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is seeking individuals to join an applicant pool for Tutor, Dedicated Tutor, and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader positions. These roles are responsible for assisting and tutoring students in their academic coursework through various centers and programs, including the Business Education Center (BEC), the Science Engineering & Math Tutoring Center (SEMTC), the Writing & Tutoring Center (WTC), Supplemental Instruction (SI), and Dedicated Tutoring (DT). The BEC supports students in business-related courses, SEMTC focuses on science, engineering, and math, WTC assists with liberal arts and social sciences, SI provides peer-facilitated group study for historically difficult courses, and DT offers in-class peer-facilitated support for courses below college level. These positions report to various program directors and coordinators within the college's learning assistance programs. This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies, and individuals will be contacted as openings occur.

Requirements

• High School graduation or equivalent, or TCC student.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in related courses.
• Math tutors: Ability to tutor at least one 100 level math class and algebra series.
• Science tutors: Ability to tutor at least one 100 level science course.
• SI: Successful completion of course(s) you wish to support at TCC.
• Dedicated Tutoring: Ability to tutor the supported course.
• Ethics and integrity and sound professional judgment.
• Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Skill in building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Ability to follow directions and meet the demands of the department.
• Organizational and study skills.
• TCC online application which includes education and employment history and 3 instructor or professional references.
• Cover letter. In your cover letter, describe how your background and experience align with the responsibilities for this position.
• Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Current or past TCC student
• Commitment to multiple quarters is preferred.
• BEC only: The ability to tutor in more than one business area. (E.g. accounting and economics; accounting and Math 146/147/148; CU and accounting, etc.)
• SEMTC only: Math Tutors - The ability to tutor calculus (Math 148 or Math 151) or Statistics, as well as other 100 level class(s).
• SEMTC only: Science Tutors: The ability to tutor 200 level Science courses as well as other 100 level class(s).
• WTC only: The ability to tutor in more than one liberal arts area, or across disciplines (e.g. reading and English; English and psychology; EAP/ESL and English; Spanish and English, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Tutor students one-on-one and in groups in study areas, computer areas or in classrooms.
• Address student problems or refer the student to the appropriate department for assistance.
• Provide information to students regarding college policies and procedures.
• Participate in all tutor trainings (pre-quarter and weekly).
• Greet and assist students.
• Visit classes and provide short orientations about the tutoring/SI program(s).
• Plan and lead group study sessions for students from their SI course(s).
• Hold weekly drop-in sessions for one-on-one tutoring with their students.
• Attend most class meetings of their SI course(s), modeling good study habits and attendance plus potentially supporting students during classwork.
• Attend pre-quarter training and weekly leader meetings.
• Attend at least one or more class meetings of their assigned DT course(s) per week.
• Actively assist students one-on-one, in small groups, or with limited class presentations during class meetings.
• Keep up with coursework.
• Work closely with course instructor to prepare to meet students' learning needs.
• Attend all trainings and complete detailed logs for each week's tutoring activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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