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Gateway Community & Technical College
Professional Tutor - Part-Time
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Gateway Community & Technical College is hiring a Professional Tutor - Part-Time to support students in mastering course content across several subject areas. The tutor works with students individually or in small groups through embedded classes, walk-in sessions, or online formats, and may also design and lead success workshops tied to their subject. Beyond tutoring sessions, the role includes ongoing professional development and close collaboration with faculty in the subject area.
Highlights
- Specializes in Accounting/Business, English Language Learners (ELL), higher-level math, and chemistry or advanced sciences
- Delivers sessions in embedded classes, walk-in visits, or online, working one-on-one or in small groups
- Designs and leads success workshops in their subject area
- Completes at least 4 hours of professional development each semester
- Builds and maintains relationships with key faculty members
- Serves as a content liaison for tutors in their subject area
- Reports hours worked and submits timesheets weekly
- Requires an associate's degree or two-plus years of full-time college coursework
- Calls for a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from that degree
- Needs two recommendations from faculty or supervisors
- Brings at least one semester (5 months) of prior tutoring experience
- Works 10 to 20 hours per week in a hybrid arrangement across multiple Gateway campuses
- Pays $15.00 per hour
Professional Tutor - Part-Time Full Description
Title: Professional Tutor - Part-Time
Salary: $15.00
Standard Hours: 10 - 20 hours/week
Work Location: Discretionary Hybrid
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
College: Gateway Community & Technical College, Edgewood Campus
Department: Academic Services
Job Summary
Gateway Community & Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for Professional Tutors. Tutors support students in mastering course content through various formats, including homework assistance, test preparation, and skill-building. The goal is to help students develop effective learning strategies and academic confidence.
We're currently seeking in-person tutoring support in the following subject areas:
- Accounting/Business
- English Language Learners (ELL)
- Higher-level mathematics (college algebra and higher)
- Chemistry and higher-level sciences
Tutoring may occur in embedded class settings, walk-in sessions, or online formats. Tutors will work individually or in small groups and are expected to document their sessions. Additionally, tutors may be asked to design and lead success workshops related to their subject area.
Professional Tutors are also expected to pursue ongoing professional development, including continuing education and participation in trainings and meetings.
Work hours and modalities (online or in-person) will vary depending on organizational and student needs. Tutors may be assigned to different campus or center locations.
Job Duties:
- Build and maintain relationships with key faculty members
- Participate in at least 4 hours of professional development per semester
- Uphold the Gateway Student Code of Conduct
- Serve as a content liaison for tutors in your subject area
- Communicate promptly with the coordinator and team
- Maintain a positive and welcoming attitude toward all students
- Be punctual, prepared, and engaged during tutoring sessions
- Practice active listening and provide constructive feedback
- Encourage student success and celebrate progress
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Use appropriate resources and refer students when necessary
- Escalate student progress or concerns to supervisor as needed
- Participate in training and required professional development
- Reach out to students referred for tutoring
- Accurately report hours worked and submit timesheets weekly
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent (2+ years of full-time college coursework)
- Demonstrated competency in the subject(s) to be tutored
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from a previously obtained degree
- Two recommendations from faculty or supervisors
- Patience, kindness, dependability, and a genuine interest in helping others
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to clearly explain and reinforce course content
- At least one semester or 5 months of prior tutoring experience
- Understanding of relevant subject matter and Gateway student needs
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a community college setting
- Knowledge or ability to learn other learning technology platforms such as Blackboard and Brainfuse
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
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