Job Description

Tutor - STEM - Springfield Technical Community College

 

Location: Springfield, MA 

Category: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 

Posted On: Wed Nov 22 2023 

 

Job Description:

Tutors will need to work with students, tutors, Head tutors, supervisors, and STEM Center Staff:

• Provide individualized content and skill-development tutoring to students (tutees).
• Provide students with strategies to approach a problem or study STEM subjects.
• Develop and modify your tutoring skills to meet students' needs, and adjust to the learning styles of your students.
• Provide tutees with various strategies to help them become independent learners.
• Attend a pre-semester mandatory training.
• Attend weekly training meetings throughout the semester.
• Maintain accurate and current records of each tutoring session using required software and online documentation.
• Model appropriate behavior by maintaining a sense of professionalism while tutoring with the STEM center.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information, material, and discussions shared in the tutoring relationship.
• Become knowledgeable of the STEM Center's services and procedures in order to assist students who have questions or are interested in setting up appointments.
• Provide other services as needed such as front desk coverage and participation in STEM Center activities.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0.
• Tutor in-person on campus.
• Grade of B+ or higher in relevant subject area(s).
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and to lead others towards understanding in the course(s).
• Ability to work cooperatively with other tutors, diverse learners, and supervisors.
• Exhibit patience and a genuine desire to facilitate understanding.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week.

 

 

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary: $15.75-$16.25 per hour, Part Time Up to 18.5 hours per week
Benefits: No
Union: Non Union
Grant Funded: Yes
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

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