Tutor - Pool

Tutor Position

McHenry County College - 8900 Northwest Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL

$22.00 Hourly

Contingent

Student Affairs, Tutoring and Academic Support

Opening Date: 03/13/2026

Non-Exempt

Target Hire Rate $22.00 Pay Grade CON

Workweek:
Up to 29 Hours | Spring, Summer, and Fall opportunities. Flexible schedule based on department needs and tutor availability. In person and hybrid modalities are available based on department needs.

Tutors play a key role in enhancing students' academic performance by offering tailored support and guidance. They work closely with students to identify learning challenges, reinforce subject knowledge, and develop effective study strategies. By creating a positive and engaging learning environment, tutors help students build confidence, master key concepts, and achieve their educational goals.

• Analyze student needs and determine manageable concepts that align with the student's learning style
• Answer student questions and clarify areas of concern
• Review classroom or curricula topics and assignments
• Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
• Demonstrate the best academic practices for specific subjects
• Provide students with positive and constructive feedback
• Identify student's academic challenges and recommend additional resources or support
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

• High school diploma
• Six months of tutoring experience
• Proficiency in the subject(s) area being tutored, demonstrated through academic achievement, certifications, or practical experience

COURSE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS :

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or higher
• Familiar with and able to help with clinicals, if applicable to the content area

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law.

Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR.

McHenry County College offers Contingent employees an opportunity to earn credits toward tuition waivers for courses taken at MCC.