Tacoma Community College
Tutor, Dedicated Tutor, and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader - Pool
Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
Position HighlightsResponsible for assisting and tutoring students in their academic course work through a center or program:
The
Business Education Center (BEC)
provides appointment and drop-in tutoring for business students. The BEC supports students with accounting, business, computer user, economics, statistics and business math courses as well as learning strategies.
The
Science Engineering & Math Tutoring Center (SEMTC)
provides appointment and drop-in tutoring to individuals and groups, focusing on helping them develop the skills and strategies necessary to be a successful Science, Engineering and/or Math student.
The
Writing & Tutoring Center (WTC)
provides appointment and drop-in tutoring for students, focusing on helping them develop learning strategies. The WTC supports students across the disciplines, including the liberal arts (English, EAP, etc.), social sciences, sciences, and math.
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
provides peer-facilitated group study sessions for historically difficult courses, focusing not only on
what
to learn, but
how
to learn. The SI program supports specific courses across the disciplines, including the liberal arts, social sciences, sciences, and math.
Dedicated Tutoring
provides in-class peer-facilitated support for courses below college level, including English, Adult Basic Education, and Statway courses.
These positions report to the Program Director of the Business Education Center (BEC) & Math Advising Resource Center (MARC), the Supplemental Instruction Coordinator and/or the Program Director of Writing & Tutoring Center (WTC)/Computer Assisted Lab (CAL)/Cooperative Learning Center (COOP).
Essential Functions
Tutors:
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).Perform related duties as assigned.SI Leaders:Plan and lead group study sessions for students.Attend all class meetings of SI course(s).Model good study habits and attendance.Hold office hours for planning and one-on-one meetings with students.Provide information to students regarding college policies and procedures.Address student issues or refer the student to appropriate department for assistance.Attend pre-quarter training and weekly leader meetings.Perform related duties as assigned.Dedicated Tutors:Attend at least one class per week, as arranged.Actively assist students one-on-one, in small groups, or with limited class presentations.Keep up with course work.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.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
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.Preferred Qualifications
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.Current or past TCC studentCommitment 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.)Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.Commitment to a minimum of 5 hours per week (Tutoring).Commitment of 9-13 hours per week (SI).
Application ProcessApplication Material & ProceduresComplete application packages must include the followingTCC online application which includes education and employment history and 3 instructor or professional references.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.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.Terms of EmploymentThese part-time hourly positions are bound by the
WAC 357-04-045
provisions above and is scheduled to work up to 17 hours per week. The salary is
$16.28-$16.28
per hour. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs.
TCC Part-time hourly and student employees including work study students, will
accrue
one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours work
ed
. Hourly non-student employees
may be applicable for comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans
and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits:
https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/
Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer,
Building 7, 253-566-5328.
This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Tacoma Community CollegeHuman Resources6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA
98466www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment#J-18808-Ljbffr
The
Business Education Center (BEC)
provides appointment and drop-in tutoring for business students. The BEC supports students with accounting, business, computer user, economics, statistics and business math courses as well as learning strategies.
The
Science Engineering & Math Tutoring Center (SEMTC)
provides appointment and drop-in tutoring to individuals and groups, focusing on helping them develop the skills and strategies necessary to be a successful Science, Engineering and/or Math student.
The
Writing & Tutoring Center (WTC)
provides appointment and drop-in tutoring for students, focusing on helping them develop learning strategies. The WTC supports students across the disciplines, including the liberal arts (English, EAP, etc.), social sciences, sciences, and math.
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
provides peer-facilitated group study sessions for historically difficult courses, focusing not only on
what
to learn, but
how
to learn. The SI program supports specific courses across the disciplines, including the liberal arts, social sciences, sciences, and math.
Dedicated Tutoring
provides in-class peer-facilitated support for courses below college level, including English, Adult Basic Education, and Statway courses.
These positions report to the Program Director of the Business Education Center (BEC) & Math Advising Resource Center (MARC), the Supplemental Instruction Coordinator and/or the Program Director of Writing & Tutoring Center (WTC)/Computer Assisted Lab (CAL)/Cooperative Learning Center (COOP).
Essential Functions
Tutors:
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).Perform related duties as assigned.SI Leaders:Plan and lead group study sessions for students.Attend all class meetings of SI course(s).Model good study habits and attendance.Hold office hours for planning and one-on-one meetings with students.Provide information to students regarding college policies and procedures.Address student issues or refer the student to appropriate department for assistance.Attend pre-quarter training and weekly leader meetings.Perform related duties as assigned.Dedicated Tutors:Attend at least one class per week, as arranged.Actively assist students one-on-one, in small groups, or with limited class presentations.Keep up with course work.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.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
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.Preferred Qualifications
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.Current or past TCC studentCommitment 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.)Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.Commitment to a minimum of 5 hours per week (Tutoring).Commitment of 9-13 hours per week (SI).
Application ProcessApplication Material & ProceduresComplete application packages must include the followingTCC online application which includes education and employment history and 3 instructor or professional references.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.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.Terms of EmploymentThese part-time hourly positions are bound by the
WAC 357-04-045
provisions above and is scheduled to work up to 17 hours per week. The salary is
$16.28-$16.28
per hour. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs.
TCC Part-time hourly and student employees including work study students, will
accrue
one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours work
ed
. Hourly non-student employees
may be applicable for comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans
and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits:
https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/
Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer,
Building 7, 253-566-5328.
This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Tacoma Community CollegeHuman Resources6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA
98466www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment#J-18808-Ljbffr