Tutor

Multiple Locations, CT
Part Time
CT State Community College
Experienced

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State 

Position Details

Employment Type: Part-Time, Educational Assistant
Hours: Up to 17 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: Continuous Recruitment
Work Location: Multiple Campuses
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote

Position Summary

The College is seeking part-time tutors who are passionate about supporting the academic success of students enrolled at CT State CC. The Part-Time Tutor provides academic support, assists with coursework, strengthens foundational skills, and fosters academic confidence and persistence. Tutors collaborate with faculty and program staff to promote student success in a structured and supportive learning environment.

In the Academic Center of Excellence (ACE), the Tutor provides tutorial services to students, one on one or in small groups at a Community College.  Incumbents provide this support in a specific learning unit or center such as science, technology, language arts or business administration.  The tutor may also be involved in the setup, maintenance and operation of labs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) the Tutor is accountable for providing assistance to faculty and students in assigned academic areas through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing individual and group tutoring.
  • Assisting students in carrying out assignments, including giving supplemental instruction in the academic discipline being applied.
  • Overseeing and guiding assigned student workers in their assistance to students.
  • Observing and providing information to faculty on student performance and on those requiring special faculty instruction.
  • Proctoring student exams.
  • Setting up, arranging and testing lab equipment, apparatus and materials.
  • Adapting equipment and materials to specific learning objectives set by faculty.
  • Planning and preparing equipment and materials for future lab sessions.
  • Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment.
  • Shipping and receiving supplies and equipment.
  • Observing standards of safety in the set-up, operation and disposal of lab supplies and equipment.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 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.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit:

  • A cover letter
  • A 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.  

Important Notes:

  • Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
  • Links to external resume sites are not accepted
  • Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
  • CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
  • Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
  • These positions are filled on an as-needed basis, depending on course offerings, enrollment, and departmental needs. Your application will stay active for one (1) year.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

  • Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
  • Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus 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.

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: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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