"Tutor - Biology (Part-time)"

Consider being a part of CCC’s transformation and join the 5,800 faculty and staff who serve 120,000 students at seven campuses and six satellite sites city-wide. At CCC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages. Build your future at City Colleges of Chicago and ensure more students complete their curricula - college-ready, career-ready and prepared to pursue their life’s goals.

Richard J. Daley College is located on the southwest side of Chicago. As a City College of Chicago, Daley College offers accessible and affordable opportunities for academic advancement, career development, and personal enrichment.

This position bridges the gap between the college and the needs of the student. Helps students make academic progress, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance.

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually. Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction, if necessary, to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment. Schedules tutoring appointments. Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying; self-confidence and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work; and a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas. Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned student(s). Serves as a role model for students being served. Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Biology. Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body. Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.