"Business Tutor - (Part-Time, less than 20hrs/wk., flexible hours)"

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title
Business Tutor - (Part-Time, less than 20hrs/wk., flexible hours)

Reports To and Evaluated by
Tutoring Center Director

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of the relevant pedagogy in the subject matter to be tutored. The candidate must demonstrate excellent person-to-person communication and computer skills; a positive attitude, patience, resiliency, dependability, and a strong desire to help students gain confidence and increase their competence in the tutored subject matter.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications
Teaching or tutoring experience; a Master’s degree in the subject to be tutored. Bilingual – Spanish.

Job Summary
Tutors will be hired to tutor in a specific subject area, or group of subject areas, based on the needs of the College and expertise of the tutor.

The tutor will: tutor students; maintain records; advise faculty of students’ progress; promote the Tutoring Center (TC); develop instructional materials; evaluate instructional software and instruct students in its use; assist with the evaluation of services and programs within the Tutoring Center; schedule tutoring appointments; and perform other job-related duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be modified as the needs of the College change.

Specific Job Duties

• Represent Morton College in a professional and collegiate manner.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, faculty, etc.
• Provide one-to-one and/or group tutoring of subject matter in the tutoring center, classroom, or online.
• Instruct students in the use of computers, software, and other learning resources in the tutoring center.
• Schedule and document tutoring appointments in the tutoring center via scheduling platform.
• Collaborate with faculty to facilitate classroom visits and embedded tutoring.
• Promote a welcoming and safe workplace environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of students being tutored.
• Assist in the process of interviewing, training, and mentoring part-time and peer tutors when needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and trainings.
• Assist in the promotion of the tutoring center which includes handing out flyers, scheduling classroom visits, participation in tutoring center led events, etc.
• Create and develop instructional support material that can be used for individual tutoring sessions or workshops.
• Assist receptionists and testing with clerical tasks, proctoring, and other related tasks.
• Report directly to your director with any questions or concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Details

Posting Number
P00510PU

Desired Start Date
03/03/2025

Open Date
01/17/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants
Morton College is a public college located in Cicero, IL (minutes from downtown Chicago). Morton College is the second oldest college in the State of IL. As a comprehensive community college who is recognized by the IL Community College Board, Morton College’s mission is: To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life-long learning. Morton College is an HSI – Hispanic Serving Institution.

We strive to have a culture where our community comes first! Morton College is dedicated to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best diverse talent to join our team. Minorities, women, individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for employment opportunities.

Higher Education is the place to be! Morton College is the place to be!

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
1. Transcripts