Writing tutor job description

About us
ENTHUSIASTIC Reading/Writing TUTOR:
Are you looking for rewarding part-time work that can make a full-time difference in a young person's life? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you!


The Job:
We are seeking enthusiastic instructors who specialize in tutoring Reading and Writing up to a High School level. Proficiency with ACT & SAT language arts tutoring is a plus.


We offer:
· A consistent and reliable work schedule in a fun, fast-paced environment· Paid training, tools to help you teach your students, and curriculum materials for our proprietary programs (with guaranteed results!)· Mentoring and professional development – your personal growth is important to us!· A comfortable workspace and a supportive, exciting, fun, and very rewarding work environment

Tutoring Club tutors care about students and their success in school. They love teaching and are passionate about learning; they are energetic and enthusiastic, highly skilled and motivated, professional and outgoing, patient and creative, and dependable and versatile. Families have come to know Tutoring Club as the place where their eager students want to come because our tutors are warm, caring and fun, and help their students succeed!


Duties & Responsibilities:
· Coaching and guiding students to meet their academic goals· Tutoring multiple subjects effectively· Strengthening students’ study habits and identifying how each student learns best· Working with up to three students at a time· Being engaging, nimble, and professional· Keeping detailed records of tutoring sessions· Attending team meetings and other Tutoring Club events


Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree· Previous tutoring and/or teaching experience preferred but not required · Reliable transportation· Ability to work MOST of the following: Monday through Friday from 2:30 - 8:30 pm.


Founded in 1991, Tutoring Club is an education center built on the idea of providing long-term, individualized academic assistance to students of all ages and abilities. With locations nationwide, every Tutoring Club offers a friendly, welcoming environment and a dedicated staff that prepares students to thrive in any academic setting. Our commitment to improving performance and building confidence has made us trusted, longstanding members of the communities we serve. At Tutoring Club, we teach students how to learn, and we believe that educators are mentors. Our team works closely with students to provide individualized support. We cultivate a positive, welcoming environment where we prepare students to thrive in any academic setting.
To learn more about Tutoring Club, please visit www.tutoringclub.com.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Tutoring Club Corporate.

The purpose of tutoring is to increase and enhance the student's mastery of concepts or applications of a specific course of study. An Instructional Tutor assists in providing individual and small group tutoring services to BCCC students. Instructional Tutors provide students with pre-tutoring assessments to identify the student's weakness and design an individualized learning plan.

Writing tutors help students with the writing process and not with editing papers. Using guiding questions, writing tutors elicit critical thinking in students, aiding the students understanding of his/her writing.
Please note the position will be in-person, on campus.

Responsibilities/Duties

Essential Functions:

Provide individual and small group tutoring to BCCC students in content areas;

Assist with assessing the academic needs of the students and developing plans for remediation;

Provide guidance on effective learning strategies to maximize the student's potential for academic progress and assist them in becoming successful, independent learners;

Communicate student progress to faculty and to the Tutoring Manager;

Maintain documentation on student remediation plan, process and success;

Develop resources and practice materials for use in tutoring sessions;

Keep regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using designated software and/or relevant forms;

Provide evaluations and other reports as requested by the CAA Director;

Attend tutor training and required meetings;

Complete and return reports of tutoring sessions in an accurate and timely manner;

Report any problems or concerns to the CAA Director immediately;

Follow all BCCC policies; establish credibility with the student and staff; and behave in accordance with the College's values and expectations;

Perform related duties as required

Required Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

Ability to understand and respond to oral and written instructions and ideas;

Ability to interpret, apply and communicate discipline concepts;

Effective time management and organizational skills;

Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with colleagues, faculty, staff and students;

Ability to meet deadlines;

Knowledge of tutoring concepts and their applications;

Ability to select and implement tutoring strategies, methods, and procedures based on student needs;

Ability to observe and accurately assess and respond to student needs;

Must have proficient computer skills, including MS Office suite, ZOOM meetings, advanced information technology skills, and knowledge of instructional technology.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education and Training Requirements:

Experience in tutoring and/or teaching at the college level;

Equivalent combinations of experience and education may also receive consideration;

Minimum GPA of 3.0;

Instructor recommendation;

Peer tutors must be enrolled in at least six credits;