Professional Tutor- Biology

Professional Tutor- Biology

The Tutor is primarily responsible for facilitating student learning and helping students understand concepts or applications of course content. This position supports students and assists them in gaining effective study skills and maximizing their potential for their academic success.

Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours a week and willing to work at both campus locations Peoria and East Peoria Campus.

Must be able to tutor in the following subjects:

• Physiology and Anatomy
• Life Sciences
• Microbiology

Compensation for the PT Professional Tutor is $17.50- $22.00 an hour.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide tutoring instruction to students.
• Provide overall academic support in assigned subject.
• Professional, knowledgeable and patient at all times.
• Create a positive learning atmosphere within the Academic Support Program.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries with students.
• Prepare supplemental materials specific to subject.
• Perform related duties as required.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Associate's degree or higher in Biology or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior enrollment and completion in the selected course.
• Experience as a tutor, teacher, or instructor.
• Experience with Academic Software applications.
• Experience working in an online learning environment.
• Experience working in higher education.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off;
• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
• on-site childcare center;
• 403(b) retirement plans; and
• State University Retirement System pension plan.

To learn more about full-time health care benefits at ICC.