Math/Science Professional Tutor

Position Summary:

All tutoring at Kilgore College aims to help students (tutees) become more independent learners. Tutors provide individual and group tutoring to students across various courses. Tutors meet with students on a short or long-term basis to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes, and help students solve specific problems. Tutoring is a "student-centered" activity, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions are determined by the student's needs. Tutoring is a supplement to teaching, not a replacement for class attendance and participation.

Goals

• To help students maximize, expand, and improve their academic skills. 
• To listen and respond to the educational needs of others with creativity, energy, sensitivity, and patience. 
• To reinforce students' understanding of subject-specific course material.  
• To share subject-specific study skills. 
• To promote the services and programs of the Instructional Support Services. 

Position responsibilities:

• Provide personalized tutoring sessions to students in various undergraduate courses.
• Develop customized lesson plans and study strategies to address each student's unique learning needs.
• Foster a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages student participation and confidence.
• Monitor student progress and adjust tutor methods as necessary to ensure academic improvement.
• Communicate with students to provide feedback on student performance and areas for growth.
• Stay updated on relevant curriculum changes and teaching methodologies.
• Assist with the retention efforts, when needed.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• We are seeking an experienced math and science tutor to support students in higher-level courses, including but not limited to algebra, statistics, calculus, physics, and chemistry
• Eligible for employment in the United States 
• Must have an AA/AS/AAS degree or higher from an accredited college/university with a (B) or above for the courses to be tutored. 
• Attend ten (10) hours of mandatory tutor training during your first two (2) semesters of tutoring. 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• The rate of pay $12 per hour. Up to 19 hours per week
• Worker’s Compensation 
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan 

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Safety:

1. Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends is required. Significant travel is required for recruiting, as well as with the team for tournaments.
2. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
3. None or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
4. None or very limited exposure to physical risk.
5. Provide resources and direction for safe operation of Kilgore College’s Esports program, and any associated facilities or equipment. Always, create and support workplace safety.

Disclaimer:

The above description is an overview of the job.  It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs.  Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice.  Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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