Tutor, TLCC; Lakeland

Tutor

A Tutor possesses special skills or training in a specific subject area or field, who is employed to provide individual or small group instructional reinforcement. A tutor may be a currently enrolled Polk State College student or a person with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree, or an equivalent number of credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university.

Tutors must demonstrate proficiency in the subjects in which they tutor and have taken and passed with a grade of "B" or better in the course(s) in which they will tutor.

• Provide individual or small group instructional reinforcement for disabled students.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times regarding student, office records, and information.
• Performs all tasks with a friendly, professional work attitude at all times.

Required Skills:

• Good reading and writing skills
• Ability to write legibly
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with patience
• Ability to work well with a diverse student population
• Ability to work independently as well as with others and be self-motivated
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Good judgment

Required Education:

Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent).

Preferred Education:

A.S. degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Tutors are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Please note that positions may not be available at the current time. Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

compliance

For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance

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