Tutorial Coordinator Grand Rapids Promise Zone - Tenure Track
Department: Academic Supp & Tutoring Svs
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
The Tutorial Coordinator for the Grand Rapids Promise Zone will oversee all day-to-day operations of the lab and associated classrooms of the Promise Zone tutoring center at our local high school in partnership with the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Director. They will create and ensure a safe, positive learning environment for high school students seeking tutorial assistance to promote college readiness. Primary responsibilities include tutoring students individually and in groups, as well as recruiting, assessing, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and mentoring professional and student tutors to assist in the center. This position will work closely with high school teaching staff and administration as well as GRCC department heads/faculty to stay abreast of curriculum, develop materials and resources to help support learning, and build academic confidence within a diverse learning community at the high school(s). This role will also work collaboratively with the other GRCC Tutorial Coordinators and the Grand Rapids Promise Zone.
Requisition ID: 160
Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/humanresources/2022-2025%20Faculty%20Association%20contract.docx.pdf
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Compensation: Consistent with https://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/humanresources/2022-2025%20Faculty%20Association%20contract.docx.pdf (Page #114)
Benefits: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/benefits-insurance
Reports to: Associate Dean of Student Learning Resources
Posting Opens: 11/20/2024
Posting Closes: Open Until Filled, with candidate review beginning on 12/20.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Supervise and coordinate tutoring in the Promise Zone tutoring lab(s)
• Tutor students individually and in groups to support learning in Mathematics and English both inside and outside of the classroom
• Consistently collaborate with high school teaching staff and administration and GRCC department heads/faculty to ensure continuity of material and methods, and to stay knowledgeable about current curriculum, teaching methods, procedures, and related course materials
• Coordinate with GRCC tutorial centers to ensure consistency in practice and alignment with GRCC service standards and policies
• Build and maintain a safe, encouraging, and positive learning environment for a diverse student population and develop tutoring strategies to meet students' unique needs
• Work with teaching staff and administration to promote the availability and use of the tutoring center(s)
• Recruit, select, hire, support, and evaluate professional and student tutors to assist in the center(s). Tutors should be highly qualified to assist and prepare students with diverse educational, demographic, and socio-economic backgrounds for success in college-level Mathematics and English/Language Arts.
• Schedule, evaluate and mentor professional and student tutors and adjust tutor staffing and scheduling as needed to complement existing high school tutoring services
• Monitor established tutorial center budgets, as needed, in coordination with Grand Rapids Promise Zone Director
• Work in close collaboration with GRCC Math Prep and Learning Lab, Language Arts, and other Tutorial Coordinators to ensure students are prepared for college-level courses
• Provide preparation and support for standardized testing as applicable at the high school level
• Develop strong partnerships with GRCC Placement Testing and provide tutoring and preparation for students who wish to take required GRCC placement tests
• Provide input and support summer academic programming for Promise Zone eligible students, including summer school support
• Provide regular communication and feedback with teachers regarding individual student needs
• Regularly attend GRCC Tutorial Coordinator departmental meetings, as well as Promise Zone meetings as needed or requested
• Collaborate directly with the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Director to ensure alignment with the needs of the Grand Rapids Promise Zone
• Conduct program assessment and evaluation as requested
• Stay current with best practices and research in learning theories and practices
• Work collaboratively with the Grand Rapids Promise Zone, GRCC, high school(s), and district to continuously enhance services and support student success initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by Associate Dean of Student Learning Resources and/or the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Director.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Educational Credentials & Work Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or English or other related field required, with a minimum of 5 years experience in teaching or tutoring
• Master's degree in mathematics or English or other related field preferred, with a minimum of 2 years experience in teaching or tutoring
• Experience working with a diverse community of learners is required
• Experience overseeing Math or English tutors is preferred
• Experience with web-based educational systems and assistive technology is preferred
• Bilingual (English and Spanish or another language) preferred
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5900937
Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
https://www.jobelephant.com/
jeid-3605f037aa7e7c47bdef5185aeb9fecb
