English and Literature Tutor

1 month ago


Smithfield, North Carolina, United States Johnston Community College Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced English and Literature Tutor to join our team at Johnston Community College. As a Tutor, you will provide academic support and encouragement to students beyond the classroom experience through individual and/or group tutoring.

Key Responsibilities
  • Meet with students individually or in group sessions to assess their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Recognize successes in the tutoring program and continually strive to improve through formal and informal feedback.
  • Explain, model, and offer academic assistance related to the subject or assignment.
  • Offer suggestions for more effective study skills or strategies for assignment completion.
  • Provide written feedback for documents submitted to the Jaguar Writing Portal.
  • Accurately record written feedback and notes for tutoring sessions in the appropriate software.
  • Communicate regularly with faculty and staff in your content area.
  • Assist with the planning, implementation, and presentation of workshops and test review sessions offered through the JCC Library.
  • Use resources available through Jaguar Tutoring, the Jaguar Writing Portal, and the JCC Library.
  • Complete all required forms and documentation accurately by deadline(s).
  • Follow up with tutees as required by specific tasks and situations in a timely manner.
  • Communicate with the Director of Academic Enrichment regarding issues, concerns, and suggestions.
  • Attend professional training sessions and meetings.
  • Arrive for appointments and scheduled hours on time and as scheduled.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all involved in the tutoring experience following FERPA guidelines.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, or Writing.
  • Master's degree in English, Literature, or Writing preferred.
  • Two years of experience working in a postsecondary or community college setting or have past tutoring experience or a combination of these.
Computer Skills
  • Mastery of academic computer literacy.
  • Academic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Academic proficiency in OneDrive.
  • Technology-based problem solving.
  • Growth mindset regarding technology.
Communication Skills
  • Ability to read and interpret any pertinent course materials.
  • Ability to author daily reports and email correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively with students or employees of an organization.
Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.