City Colleges of Chicago

Tutor - Writing - Part Time

Malcolm X College

Malcolm X College is seeking a part time English Tutor. The part time Tutor bridges the gap between the college and the needs of the student. This position also helps students make academic progress, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

A Tutor provides students with tutoring and instructional support in an academic or occupational area of study to help improve their academic capabilities and progress academically, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. Tutors assist tutees in developing and improving their competency in course work; and help students integrate and apply effective study skills, active reading and note-taking, test-taking strategies, and time management and organizational skills to their specific courses. Tutors work with students in various programs across the colleges, providing individual and small group tutoring in math, reading, writing, English, and other subject areas. Tutors also work inside the classroom as embedded tutors; tutor students in math and writing labs; and provide on-line tutoring services to students enrolled in distance learning courses. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually. 
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student. 
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment. 
• Schedules tutoring appointments. 
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff. 
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas. 
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas. 
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success. 
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students. 
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in the Creative Writing, English or Related Field. Consideration will be given to candidates who do not have a Bachelors degree but possess technical certification(s) necessary for the subject being tutored.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Malcolm X College has been named a 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! NISOD joins Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in recognizing Malcolm X College’s best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

This position is represented by the Local 1600 union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

TBD

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