Professional Tutor - ESL Fast Track
Job Description
Professional Tutor – ESL Fast Track
Job ID 1610
December 12, 2023
Department: School of Liberal Arts
Employee Group: Contingency Employee
Schedule: Part time: 14 - 28 hours/week; days and times will include weekends and evenings
Approximate Start and End Dates: Monday, February 19th - Friday, March 15th
Compensation: $15.00/hr. - Bachelor’s Degree; $16.50/hr. - Master’s degree
Benefits: No Benefits
Reports to: Coordinator, Language Arts Lab
Posting Closes: Open until filled
SUMMARY
This temporary, 4-week position is responsible for supporting GRCC’s ‘ESL Fast Track’ workshop, a State of Michigan Immigrant Student Success Grant-funded project designed to help select English as a
Second Language (ESL) students improve their Levels of English Proficiency (LOEP) placement test scores.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provide LOEP test-taking strategies to students individually and in small groups.
• Co-facilitate mock test scenarios with students.
• Assist the facilitator with reviewing and offering feedback on practice LOEP questions/tests.
• Assist the facilitator with large- and small-group LOEP-related activities.
• Meet one-on-one with students to review practice test scores and test-taking strategies.
• Promote the program to current and/or prospective GRCC ESL students.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Educational Credentials
• Bachelor’s degree in English, English Education, Linguistics or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Work Experience
● Experience teaching or tutoring college-level literacy skills to ESL students.
● Experience working with immigrant and/or refugee populations preferred.
Skills
● Possess strong service skills with a student-oriented focus.
● Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and maintain rapport with students and staff.
● Possess ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
● Demonstrate professionalism and other qualities including courtesy, patience, confidentiality, dependability, promptness, and organization.
● Participate in professional development trainings/workshops as needed and/or assigned.
Physical Demands
• This position requires regular interactions with students that may involve moving around the tutorial center, standing while providing in-person tutoring, or long periods of sitting while providing virtual support.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
Mental Demands
● Ability to adapt and work in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
● Ability to relate well to a diverse array of campus clients, including faculty, staff, and students.
● Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
● High level of creativity, energy, enthusiasm, and motivation.
● Ability to use good judgment when handling confidential and/or sensitive material.
Working Conditions
● GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.
● Travel to and from GRCC’s Holland Campus to co-facilitate the program might be required.
● Evenings, early mornings, and/or weekends are anticipated for the workshop and individual tutoring.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
GRCC is only accepting online applications for this position at https://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter and resume. The opportunity to apply for this position will open until filled. Individuals
with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities,
services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all
aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the
basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further
information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295
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