English Tutor

Job Description
Position Summary:

The tutor provides academic assistance to the individual student or a small group of students with the primary goal of helping the student become a successful, independent learner. Although a tutor will normally have a specialty subject area, the tutor may also be expected to tutor in multiple subjects as assigned. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution.

Major responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Tutors students, in person and through the college online tutoring platform, in one or more of the following subjects: English Literature, English Composition, Microsoft Office
• Finds and prepares appropriate teaching materials that suit the students' ability, goals, and interests
• Discusses student progress with appropriate staff
• Carefully listens to students and offers encouragement and support
• Maintains a positive, warm attitude that encourages students to learn
• Provides oral and written reports as required
• Performs basic administrative duties to support the daily operations of the tutoring program

Competencies:
• Skill in operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Oral and written communication skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Decision making and problem-solving skills

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Must upload transcripts which show conferred educational degrees and document qualifications in the employment history:
• Documented current college student with an overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA in the in subject areas to be tutored

OR
• An applicant that demonstrates the ability and experience in the subject field

Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, provide transcripts of conferred degrees and demonstrate in the employment history possession of one or more of the following:
• Documented prior experience tutoring, teaching, or training adult learners.
• Documented prior experience working with culturally diverse students.
• Familiarity with the technical college academic environment.
• Minimum of 15 documented credit hours in the tutoring discipline from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education

Projected Work Hours/Location:

The College is seeking to fill a part-time tutor position eligible to work up to 19 hours per week based on department need during the academic term only. The current opening is for the Milledgeville campus with daytime and/or evening work hours.

Benefits
Salary / Benefits:

This position is a gross hourly paid position range of $15.00 to $17.00; the actual hourly rate will be determined by the candidate's highest qualifying degree based on meeting the minimum and preferred qualifications. Part-time positions are temporary, time-limited appointments encompassing a single academic term or period and do not imply or suggest a continuance of employment or a promise of future full-time employment. CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS). Part-time positions are not eligible for TRS or ERS retirement benefits, state insurance, leave or holiday pay