Tutor-Second Chance Pell Program at Middlesex College

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

34.06

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tutoring, Instruction, Academic Support, Communication Skills, Information Technology Literacy, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Group Tutoring, Career Planning, Observation, Supplemental Instruction, English, Mathematics, Diversity, Pedagogical Techniques, Background Check, Video Conferencing

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Details: The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time tutoring positions. (Up to 17 hours per week). These positions are on continuous recruitment, and are filled on an as-needed basis, depending specific department needs. You will only be contacted if there is a current need at the campus you indicated on your application and have met the qualifications/skills and experience that are required for the position. Your applications will stay active for 1 year. Location: Connecticut Department of Correction facilities through the CT State Community College Campuses below: **This position is not remote** For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Please note that currently, not all campuses have an opening, however we are accepting applications for all campuses within the CT State Community College. Asuntuck-170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT Housatonic-900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT Middlesex-100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT Quinebaug Valley-42 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT Three Rivers- 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT CT State Community College Mission: Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves. CT State Community College Vision: Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities. CT State Community Equity Statement: Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Position Summary: The Community College system offers two-year liberal arts degree programs as well as occupational and technical programs for a population with a wide range of academic and experiential preparation. In order to provide an instructional environment conducive to successful learning experiences for this wide array of students, the Colleges provide the support and help of the Tutor. In the Academic Center of Excellence (ACE), the Tutor provides tutorial services to students, in small groups at a Connecticut Department of Correction facility as part of the Second Chance Pell program. Incumbents provide this support in a Connecticut Department of Correction facility in which the classes and tutoring sessions are held. Example of Job Duties: Under the direction of the Director of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE), the Interim Associate Dean of Non-traditional Transition Programs or other administrator, the Tutor accountable for providing assistance to faculty and students in assigned academic areas through effective performance in these essential functional areas: Providing group tutoring. Assisting students in carrying out assignments, including giving supplemental instruction in the academic discipline being applied. Observing and providing information to faculty on student performance and on those requiring special faculty instruction. This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description. Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in the assigned academic field or a closely related field with one (1) or more years of related teaching and/or tutoring experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training which would lead to the competencies required to carry out the position’s essential duties. Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: Experience in tutoring and basic instruction in the assigned academic discipline. Knowledge of principles and concepts of the assigned academic discipline. Experience supporting students in academic goal setting and career planning. Current assigned academic disciplines: English & Mathematics Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical teaching techniques. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.) Special Requirements: Incumbent must go through a complete Department of Corrections Background check and attend a 3-hour Volunteer, Intern and Professional Partner (VIP) training on safety and security and do a Site Sense orientation for the Department of Correction facility in which they will tutor. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with faculty and staff members in different departments or divisions. Ability to provide academic support via video conferencing platforms. Two (2) years of relevant teaching and/or tutoring experience. Bilingual (Spanish). Prior experience using the TutorTrac platform and Blackboard LMS (not all colleges require this experience) Salary: $34.06 hourly. Application Instructions: To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to field phone/email inquiries and confirm receipt of completed applications. You will receive an automated email confirming that your application was submitted successfully. For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs Background Screening: All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7056 or [email protected]. CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Responsibilities

The Tutor provides tutorial services to students in small groups at a Connecticut Department of Correction facility as part of the Second Chance Pell program. Responsibilities include assisting students with assignments and observing student performance to provide feedback to faculty.