PT Professional Health Science​/Nursing Tutor

Tutoring Position

To provide positive, enriching, and inspiring academic support and encouragement to students beyond the classroom experience through individual and/or group tutoring.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Though each discipline has specific tutoring needs, some basic principles apply to all:

• Meet with students individually or in group sessions either through scheduled or nonscheduled appointments
• Assess a student's strengths and weaknesses under guidance from the Director Academic Enrichment Services.
• Recognize successes in the program, in students, and personally by continually striving to improve through formal and informal feedback
• Require students to participate actively in sessions within the guidelines, policies, and procedures endorsed by Johnston Community College
• Explain, model, and offer academic assistance related to the subject or assignment
• Offer suggestions for more effective studying for or preparing assignments for the course
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and presentation of workshops offered through Jaguar Tutoring
• Use resources available through Jaguar Tutoring, online tutoring, and the library
• Complete all required forms and documentation accurately and by deadlines
• Follow up with tutees as required by specific tasks and situations in a timely manner
• Communicate with the Director Academic Enrichment Services regarding issues, concerns, and suggestions
• Attend training sessions and meetings
• Arrive for appointments and scheduled hours on time and as scheduled. If unable to work, the tutor should notify the Director Academic Enrichment Services ahead of time or as soon as possible after the related absence
• Maintain confidentiality of all involved in the tutoring experience
• Perform and maintain focused tutoring responsibilities in an active, highly productive workplace environment that meets the needs of diverse students, faculty, and staff
• Communicate regularly with faculty and staff in your content area
• Other duties as necessary for effective tutoring

Education Minimum Bachelor's degree in health science related subjects:
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, etc. Additionally, degrees in a science field (Public Health, Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, etc.) are preferred. Education Preferred Master's degree in health science related subjects (Public Health, Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, etc.) Experience Minimum At least 2 years of nursing experience Experience Preferred Two years of experience working in a postsecondary or community college setting or have past tutoring experience or a combination of these Second language Multiple content areas of subject knowledge