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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

eTutor - Temporary/Hourly

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.66/hr - $16.66/hr

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is a rural college dedicated to serving culturally rich communities in Central Washington, and they are seeking an eTutor for their Bonaudi Library Department. The eTutor will provide online tutoring services, specifically focusing on critiquing written assignments and advising students on improving their writing skills.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Complete required eTutor training

Critiquing written assignments submitted by students to the online eTutoring service. These assignments include written work in all subject areas

Communication with the Director of eTutoringOnline and their supervisor at BBCC to schedule time for tutoring and keeping up with information and training provided by the consortium

Ensure compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations

Conduct self in a professional manner and ensures the interaction with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive to the college’s values

Perform related duties and responsibilities as may be required

Qualification

Teaching experienceOnline communicationBA in EnglishDocumentation stylesComputer skillsEmpathyConstructive feedbackCultural sensitivity

Required

BA or higher in English or closely related field from a regionally-accredited institution

Teaching and or tutoring experience

Access to a reliable Internet connection

Excellent computer skills, especially with word processing and web based applications

Ability to critique written work competently, giving helpful suggestions to the student

Teaching writing, preferably at the college level

Knowledge of standard documentation styles

Online communication with students

A willingness to follow the protocols and practices of the eTutoringOnline consortium, including constructing responses according to its rubric

Regular and consistent attendance

A willingness or desire to work on weekends

Ability to accurately report hours worked

The ability to communicate effectively in writing, and preferably, verbally

Experience with a range of assignments, styles, and stages of the writing process

Empathy and understanding of the difficulties faced by a diverse group of learners

The ability to craft tactful, constructive responses to students regardless of the student's skill or education level

Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and/or language norms that may be playing a part in the writer's work, especially with regard to multilingual writers

The ability to guide a student through a tough spot using open-ended questions and without simply solving the problem for the student

Comfort and familiarity with the rules and grammar governing the English language

A desire to improve personal tutoring skills by taking advantage of additional training sessions and constructive feedback