Tutor I - Physics

Job Description

Johnson County Community College
Position: Tutor I - Physics
Department: Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Part-time Temporary
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Weekdays & Weekends
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Starting Salary Range: $16.31-$20.77 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: Physics tutor provides academic support for challenging courses such as College Physics, Engineering Physics, Statics, Dynamics, and some courses in Electronics Technology. Tutor students through a variety of modalities and methods, refer students to other relevant resources, and assist with daily activities in the relevant resource center for Johnson County Community College (JCCC).

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with successful completion of one year of undergraduate coursework in science and math in addition to specific Physics courses such as two semester sequence of calculus based introductory Physics.
• One year of tutoring experience preferred.
• Must be familiar with laboratory techniques.
• Must be able to help with computer programs.
• Require good communication skills, including listening with understanding and patience.
• Ability to explain concepts and solving word problems in Physics, both orally and in written form in a one to one or small group setting

Position details include but are not limited to:

• Tutor students through drop-in, by-appointment, and/or semester-long tutoring (online and/or in-person) lower-level biology courses by helping students understand concepts clearly with the use of anatomical models and online resources and providing guidance with lab techniques including the use of microscope.
• Refer students to appropriate resources within the relevant resource center and larger Academic Resource Center.
• Refer students to appropriate resources outside the relevant resource center/Academic Resource Center with consultation/direction from the relevant supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records, adhering to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and keeping appropriate staff updated on student progress and problems.
• Assist in the daily activities of the center, cover the front desk and checkout resources when needed , ensure students are checked in/out, help maintain a positive, clean, and organized center space and make sure students follow the policies of the center.
• Assist students with computer systems/software and help students troubleshoot computer problems as they impact tutoring operations.
• Use the appropriate scheduling system to manage and maintain tutoring schedules.
• Participate in mandatory center training and other campus-wide training opportunities as appropriate.
• Follow good work ethics by reporting on time at the center and staying the whole time according to the schedule and reporting absences in advance if possible; if not, in a timely manner so that alternate arrangements can be made .

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and unofficial transcripts

Benefits Category

For Part‑time partial is employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses
• More flexibility on scheduling
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.