Tutor-Second Pell Program

Overview

Tutor-Second Chance Pell Program — CT State Community College

The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time tutoring positions (up to 17 hours per week). These positions are on continuous recruitment and filled on an as-needed basis, depending on specific department needs. You will be contacted if there is a current need at the campus you indicated on your application and you meet the qualifications/skills and experience required for the position.

Your applications will stay active for 1 year.

Location — Connecticut Department of Correction facilities through the CT State Community College campuses below. This position is not remote. For information about CT State Community College and the campus, please visit the CT State homepage. Note that not all campuses have an opening at all times, but we are accepting applications for all campuses within CT State Community College.

Addresses include:
Asuntuck - 170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT;
Housatonic - 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT;
Middlesex - 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT;
Quinebaug Valley - 42 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT;
Three Rivers - 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT.

Mission — Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success, supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for students, communities, and industries served.

Vision — Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut's citizens and communities.

Equity Statement — Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. The institution continuously assesses practices and policies to eliminate inequities.

The Community College system offers two-year liberal arts degree programs as well as occupational and technical programs for a diverse population. The Colleges provide an instructional environment conducive to successful learning experiences, and support through the Tutor in the Academic Center of Excellence (ACE) in a Connecticut Department of Correction facility as part of the Second Chance Pell program.

In the ACE, the Tutor provides tutorial services to students in small groups at a Connecticut Department of Correction facility where classes and tutoring sessions are held.

• Providing group tutoring.
• Assisting students in carrying out assignments, including supplemental instruction in the academic discipline being taught.
• Observing and providing information to faculty on student performance and on those requiring special instruction.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in the assigned academic field or a closely related field with one (1) or more years of related teaching and/or tutoring experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training to carry out the position's essential duties. Incumbents must have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• Experience in tutoring and basic instruction in the assigned academic discipline.
• Knowledge of principles and concepts of the assigned academic discipline.
• Experience supporting students in academic goal setting and career planning.

Current assigned academic disciplines: English & Mathematics

Candidates must possess proven ability to work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical…