Peer Tutor (Adult Education)

PEER TUTOR PART TIME - ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE Olive-Harvey College is currently seeking a part-time Peer Tutor for the Adult Education Department. A Peer Tutor provides academic assistance and support to other students, providing individual and/or group tutoring to assist students in developing competency in course work, improve study skills and become independent learners. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides students with basic skills assistance in the academic area needed. Provides one-on-one support and encouragement to help student(s) develop increased sense of self-confidence and become an independent learner. Engages tutees in active learning and provides academic assistance and support to help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying. Listens and answers questions during tutoring sessions, helping students how to learn the material, develop and improve appropriate study skills and become independent learners. Attends and successfully completes required tutor training meetings. Plans tutoring sessions using a collaborative learning approach to help students better understand the course content and concepts, problem solve, and improve study skills to prepare for academic success. Provides clerical support and performs general office duties including data entry, scheduling appointments, answering phones, filing, and photocopying. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago Applicants must be enrolled in an ESL Transition level course , or working towards a high school diploma with a minimum of NRS Level 4 High Intermediate Applicants should maintain a pattern of good class attendance Applicants must provide a recommendation from an instructor or administration Applicants should have demonstrated academic progress by making a level gain Applicants must be in good standing and have no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago All positions are employment at-will QUALIFICATIONS Strong background in math, science, social studies, language arts, ESL, or other assigned subject area being tutored. Must be able to work flexible hours as needed Previous experience in tutoring and/or office work preferred, but not required Working knowledge of subject area or course content to be tutored. Some knowledge of tutoring strategies used to assist tutees in learning how to think and problem solve in the context of a specific discipline/ subject area Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Organizational and time management skills Reasoning and problem-solving skills Skill in tutoring students and explaining content in more than one way Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment Ability to manage tasks, manage time and maintain schedules Ability to guide tutoring sessions Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Salary: $17.00/hour

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