About Oakton College :
For 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands…
begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people
of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations,
Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who
enters its doors.
Job Description:
The Learning Center recruits professional tutors year-round to
create a schedule of offerings for fall, spring, and summer terms
at the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses of Oakton College.
Tutors may be needed to provide assistance in a variety of
subjects, disciplines, and/or courses. Typical areas of need
usually include the following:
• Accounting
• Chemistry
• General and engineering-based physics
• Developmental mathematics tutoring in a classroom
setting
• Mathematics
• Applicants who can tutor multiple subject areas are highly
desired=
Requirements:
• Accounting tutors: Master’s degree in accounting required or
equivalent experience. Mastery of college level Intermediate
Accounting I & II, Cost Accounting, tax, and QuickBooks
required.
• Chemistry tutors: 45+ earned college credits, with completed
coursework up to college-level inorganic and/or organic
chemistry.
• Developmental mathematics tutors: 45+ earned college credits,
with completed coursework in college-level algebra and geometry.
Education and/or special education background desirable. Experience
with online learning software such as Pearson’s MyMathLab
desired.
• Mathematics tutors: 45+ earned college credits, with completed
coursework up to and including Calculus II, II, and III. Ordinary
Differential Equations expertise a plus. Statistics and/or
Probability courses desirable. Experience with online learning
software such as Pearson’s MyMathLab desired.
• Physics tutors: 45+ earned college credits, with completed
coursework up to and including college-level and engineering
(Calculus) based physics.
• Writing tutors: Master’s degree in English required or
equivalent experience teaching high school English classes. Minimum
two years of experience working with community college students
ranging from developmental English to college level English skills.
ESL background or TESOL certification desirable.
• Experience working with students or adults of various learning
levels a plus.
General Job Description:
• Provide tutor assistance for course work in approved subject(s)
in a professional manner.
• Provide open lab, classroom, and/or appointment-based tutoring
to Oakton students on a fair and equitable basis.
• Use constructivist strategies to assist students in overcoming
content-specific and general learning strategies.
• Report behavioral issues and/or incidents of academic
dishonesty to supervisor and/or instructor.
• Submit time sheets according to the established schedule.
• Maintain student tutoring records to help facilitate
communication between Learning Center staff members and
instructors.
• Maintain strict confidence about student-tutor sessions both
during and after your employment with us. This is in accordance
with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Assist in the marketing of Learning Center tutoring.
• Participate in tutor training and staff development
meetings.
Additional Information:
Applicants must submit the following:
• Cover letter addressing your area(s) of expertise and interest
in tutoring, as well as your available work hours and campus of
preference.
• Unofficial transcripts
• Current resume
• References and/or a letter of recommendation
Salary: $24 per hour
Application Instructions:
For further details, visit our website at www.oakton.edu and select
the Employment link to view Employment Opportunities.
Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of,
at least, three (3) professional references with contact
information prepared to submit with your application.
Oakton College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution, committed to employing competent, qualified
individuals. Oakton College does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age,
marital status, military status, socioeconomic status, sex or
gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation in admission to and
participation in its educational programs, college activities and
services, or in its employment practices.
Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without
notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are
required.
Oakton is accessible by public transportation.
Out-of-State Employment Defined
Oakton College’s primary location of operation is in the state of
Illinois. An “out-of-state employee” is defined as an employee of
Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state
of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker’s compensation
provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance
with these various rules.
Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment
All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois,
Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states
include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax
agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their
primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to
Illinois.
URL: www.oakton.edu
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