Professional Tutor - Ware Academic Success Center

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking a Part-Time Professional Tutor who will be all-in our mission and who will provide non-classroom, academic assistance/instruction to students on an individual or small-group basis for reading, writing, and math. The mission of the Academic Success Centers (ASC) is to provide the AC student with academic support and learning strategies through services, resources and collaborations with faculty that allow students to become engaged, independent and successful learners.

EDUCATION

• Required: Associate’s Degree
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree

EXPERIENCE

• Required:
  • Teaching Math or English in a secondary setting.
  • Experience in developing innovative curriculum and utilizing educational technology.
• Preferred:
  • Experience teaching developmental education curriculum in a community college.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
• Provide students with learning strategies such as study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Provide supplemental instruction to students, either individual or group setting, to improve academic performance.
• Organize the tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Develop tutoring materials for students.
• Support the operation of the Science Tutoring Center during business hours.
• Support the mission of the Science Academic Success Center as stated in the Tutor Code of Conduct.
• Communicate with faculty with regards to student needs and/or tutoring completion.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to work well with a team or independently.
• Must be dependable.
• Must have excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must have time management and organizational skills.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu), Pay grade 10 (salary is determined by human resources based on education, work experience and equity).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)

Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets) and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Software commonly used includes Microsoft Office, Colleague, and various other educational applications. Work may also be performed outside of the office and with little to no supervision.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

PT Benefits: Part-time employees are entitled to a free membership at First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.