PT Professional Science Tutor

Summary 
To provide positive, enriching, and inspiring academic support and encouragement to students beyond the classroom experience through individual and/or group tutoring.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Though each discipline has specific tutoring needs, some basic principles apply to all:
 

• Meet with students individually or in group sessions either through scheduled or nonscheduled appointments
• Assess a student’s strengths and weaknesses under guidance from the Director Academic Enrichment Services.
• Recognize successes in the program, in students, and personally by continually striving to improve through formal and informal feedback
• Require students to participate actively in sessions within the guidelines, policies, and procedures endorsed by Johnston Community College
• Explain, model, and offer academic assistance related to the subject or assignment
• Offer suggestions for more effective studying for or preparing assignments for the course
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and presentation of workshops offered through Jaguar Tutoring
• Use resources available through Jaguar Tutoring, online tutoring, and the library 
• Complete all required forms and documentation accurately and by deadlines  
• Follow up with tutees as required by specific tasks and situations in a timely manner
• Communicate with the Director Academic Enrichment Services regarding issues, concerns, and suggestions
• Attend training sessions and meetings
• Arrive for appointments and scheduled hours on time and as scheduled.  If unable to work, the tutor should notify the Director Academic Enrichment Services ahead of time or as soon as possible after the related absence
• Maintain confidentiality of all involved in the tutoring experience
• Perform and maintain focused tutoring responsibilities in an active, highly productive workplace environment that meets the needs of diverse students, faculty, and staff  
• Communicate regularly with faculty and staff in your content area
• Other duties as necessary for effective tutoring

 
 
Supervisory Responsibilities                                                
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education Minimum:  Bachelor's degree in Science related subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Anatomy & Physiology, etc.)
 
Education Preferred:   Master's degree in Science related subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Anatomy & Physiology, etc.)
            
Experience Minimum:  None
 
Experience Preferred:  

• Two (2)  years of experience working in a postsecondary or community college setting or have past tutoring experience or a combination of these
• Second language
• Multiple content areas of subject knowledge

 Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend written material
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings

 
Computer Skills                                            
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have attained intermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

• Academic computer literacy
• Academic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (such as formatting papers, lab reports, and excel spreadsheets)
• Academic proficiency in OneDrive (able to assist others in their understanding of using this tool)
• Technology based problem solving
• Growth mindset regarding technology
• Comfort in learning new technologies
• Comfort with various LMS learning management systems (BlackBoard, ALEKS, WebAssign, McGraw-Hill, Campus Labs)

 
 Communication Skills                                              

• Ability to read and interpret any pertinent course materials such as syllabi, course/homework instructions or any educational information that will assist in the student’s learning experience.  
• Ability to write daily reports and email correspondence.  
• Ability to speak effectively with students or employees of an organization.
• Customer service mindset when interacting with students, faculty, and staff

 
Reasoning Ability                                                     

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and be able to explain/interpret to students.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

 
Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able to communicate effectively. The employee must be able to meet mobility requirements and be able to occasionally move materials of up to 10 pounds. Must be able to access print material and utilize the information effectively
 
Work Environment 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Salary : $25 - $35