Professional Tutor - Science

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Part-Time Professional Tutor in Science who will be all-in on our mission and who will provide non-classroom, academic assistance/instruction to students on an individual or small-group basis for proactive or remedial purposes. The mission of the Academic Success Centers (ASC) is to provide the AC student with academic support and learning strategies through services, resources and collaborations with faculty that allow students to become engaged, independent and successful learners. 

Requirements

EDUCATION

Required: Associate's Degree in Biology/Chemistry or related degree with a minimum of 12 credit hours of science courses.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Chemistry or related degree.

EXPERIENCE

Required: College science courses (biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and/or microbiology) with a GPA 3.0 or better.

Preferred: Prior tutoring in a high school or college setting.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
• Provide students with learning strategies such as study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Provide supplemental instruction to students, either individual or group setting, to improve academic performance.
• Organize the tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Develop tutoring materials for students.
• Support the operation of the Science Tutoring Center during business hours.
• Support the mission of the Science Academic Success Center as stated in the Tutor Code of Conduct.
• Communicate with faculty with regards to student needs and/or tutoring completion.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exhibit professional behavior while assisting with the needs of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and co-workers.
• Ability to calmly work under stress, work independently, and as a team member.
• Exhibit excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Critical thinking and problem -solving skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to create and maintain a warm and welcoming office and campus environment.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu), Pay grade 10 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift, carry, and push, pull and / or maneuver office supplies as needed.

Work Environment: This position works in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines and filing cabinets.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

Part-time employees are entitled to a free gym membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.