Part Time Academic Success Coach Gear Up-Langston Middle Oberlin

Job Description

Works directly with students, providing academic tutorial assistance in support of the material taught in grade 6 and/or grade 7 and/or grade 8 mathematics and/or literacy (reading/writing) classes. Needs to become familiar with  to further assist students. Training will be provided. Gear Up Tutor-Mentors need to have transportation to their assigned middle school(s). The hourly rate is up to $20/hour, inclusive of transportation costs.

No additional payment will be made for mileage. Locations include:

Clearview Local Schools:

Durling Middle School – 100 N Ridge Rd., Lorain, OH

Lorain City Schools:

Longfellow Middle School – 305 Louisiana Ave., Lorain, OH

Southview Middle School -- 2321 Fairless Dr., Lorain, OH

General Johnnie Wilson Middle School – 2700 Washington Ave., Lorain, OH

Oberlin City Schools:

Langston Middle School -- 150 N Pleasant St., Oberlin, OH

Essential Functions:

• Providing one-to-one and/or small-group tutoring
• Completing all necessary records and paperwork accurately and according to stated deadlines
• Assisting with the development and use of instructional materials
• Performing other duties as assigned

Physical Demands/

Working Conditions:

The work is performed in a normal school environment. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Typically, the tutor may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc. It will require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and from the work site.

Special

Note:

This position is 100% grant funded. If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Required Qualifications:

College-level coursework sufficient to provide tutoring for middle school students in mathematics and/or literacy, including reading and writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and competence of fundamental mathematics concepts

Knowledge and competence in reading, writing, and verbal concepts

Ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success

Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds

Possess patience and positive attitudes to establish an encouraging learning environment

Organizational and time-management skills

Professional decorum and appearance

Ethical and professional conduct

Promptness

Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

The application file should include: cover letter, current resume, Professional Statement (if applicable); unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon employment) and contact information for 3-4 professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County's high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC's high school dual enrollment programs.

LCCC also partners with more than…