Part-time Science Tutor

Posted:
8/4/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Evansville, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
On-site

The tutoring center at Ivy Tech Community College – Evansville Campus is in need of part-time, in-person tutors focused on the sciences. Flexible schedule Monday - Thursday up to 28 hours per week mornings, afternoons, and/or early evenings. We can work around your schedule. We are in need of tutors comfortable with 100 and 200 level college courses in the sciences. Pay is based on education and experience. This is an in person role based on the Evansville, IN campus.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate the learning process, show alternative methods of completing work, and encourage practice opportunities.
  • Take active role in promoting the tutoring program on campus to students and faculty.
  • Exhibit a positive welcoming attitude.
  • Accurately track students' hours spent in tutoring.
  • Work effectively as part of a team.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to student success in coursework.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully by listening carefully to understand and paraphrase student questions.
  • Work productively with students and staff from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Provide support for the LRC as assigned, including academic testing and library services.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with the position may be assigned.

Hiring Range:

  • This role pays $15.00 per hour.

Work Hours:  

  • The hours for this role are during normal business hours Monday-Friday.

Benefits:

Part-time staff may qualify for benefits including:

  • Whole Life Insurance

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • Accident Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse and dependents (after 2 semesters of employment.)

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates considered for adjunct positions under this postings must be able to provide instruction in person at the Evansville, IN campus.

  • Be a current student who has completed at least one semester at Ivy Tech OR have at least one semester experience as a tutor or faculty member or other participation within a learning community (examples: retired high-school teacher or recent college graduate)

  • If an Ivy Tech student: have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in the course they will tutor, and have no campus disciplinary record

  • Be able to communicate well orally and work well with diverse student populations

  • Maintain the confidentiality of tutoring sessions

  • Be willing to work under supervision

  • Must complete eight hours of basic training and participate in subsequent regular training sessions

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.