Tutoring Assistant (ABE) Part Time

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu.

Job Description

This position provides individual and small group tutoring to students enrolled in the Adult Basic Education Program at TMCC, Meadowood Campus as well as support with administrative tasks. No previous tutoring or teaching experience is required. PAID on-the-job training is provided.

Tutors will assist students by meeting with them on a regular schedule to help with homework/class work and improve study skills. Subjects covered include ESL curriculum, and high school level reading, writing, social studies, science, and math. Other assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing the text, understanding class instructions, completing homework assignments, preparing for an HSE exam, or working on solutions to problems. In addition to tutoring responsibilities, this position works closely with the Tutor Associate to support program operations and administrative tasks. These duties may include maintaining tutoring records, collecting sign-in sheets, tracking attendance, assisting with student communication and scheduling and supporting other program needs as assigned.

ABE Tutor Duties:

• Complete required 10 hours of PAID tutor on-the-job training (first session only).

• Assist students according to recommendations made by Literacy Associate and/or student needs.

• Assist students with study strategies and techniques.

• Participate in all required PAID training and meetings.

• Administrative duties include: read and respond to emails daily; perform general clerical support tasks; photocopies.

• Prepare for and be ready for each tutoring session.

• Meet with Literacy Associate to inform them of student progress.

• Resolve routine issues and forward non-routine issues with Literacy Tutor Associate.

• Enforce all NSHE, TMCC and ABE Program regulations and policies in a fair and consistent manner when necessary.

• Maintains confidentiality and the security of both electronic and paper files in accordance with FERPA regulations.

• Performs other duties, of similar complexity, as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent Communication; written and verbal.

• Multi-tasking; organization, prioritization, attention to detail, thoroughness.

• Basic office equipment; scanners, fax, Xerox, shredder, printers, etc.

• Confidentiality; decision making; analyzing information.

• Independence with the ability to work as part of a team in a positive, cooperative and professional manner.

• Sensitivity to diverse learners.

• Professional and business like image/attire at all times

Minimum Qualifications 

•  High School Diploma or equivalent

•  Ability to work a flexible schedule, up to 19 hours (Part Time) a week, Monday – Saturday.

The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Compensation

 Hourly wage of $19 per hour

New to teaching? 

We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors’ unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials. We also host an annual Orientation for Part-Time Faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching. We value instructors with varied experience, from working professionals to retirees. Come help us to teach and train tomorrow’s graduates!

Benefits

Part-Time Faculty can attend a paid Orientation, receive paid professional development training, receive tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid, and receive longevity payments based on years of service. Part-time Faculty are not eligible for health benefits unless they meet specific workload requirements per semester. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can access a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

About TMCC

We are Northern Nevada’s premier jobs college, and we partner with employers across our region to keep our programs on the cutting edge. We offer over 60 short-term certificates and many degree programs, including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. TMCC serves approximately 10,000 learners who take classes at our four Reno locations: the Dandini campus, the Redfield campus, the Meadowood campus, and the Edison campus.

Our Values

TMCC is committed to:

• Student access and success

• Excellence in teaching and learning

• Evidence of student progress through assessment of student learning

• Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought

• Collaborative decision making

• Environmental sustainability and a healthy college community

• Responsible and sustainable use of resources

• Ethical practices and integrity

• Respect and compassion for all persons

• Community development through partnerships and services

• Fostering responsible participation in a democratic society

Conditions of Employment

This is an on-going pool of qualified individuals interested in part-time, temporary non-tenure track instructional opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. These opportunities are part-time only and will not be continued beyond the ending date. These opportunities may be terminated at will, at any time, for any reason, without notice; the appointee has no appeal rights. Temporary assignments are not eligible for consideration for tenure as part of the assignment.

Additional Information

Transcripts

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Sponsorship

TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact humanresources@tmcc.edu.

In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application.

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.  Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.  

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.