Tutors

Lead Tutor

Do you like helping others achieve their academic goals? Heartland Community College hires Lead Tutors from diverse educational backgrounds to meet with individuals or small groups on a scheduled or drop-in basis. Part-time hours with flexible scheduling are available. Tutors provide assistance to students in general skill or specific content areas with a goal to increase independent learning. Our Tutoring Services program is nationally certified, which helps inform our generous training program.

Consideration will be given to applicants in all subject areas; however, we have a particular need for Lead Tutors in the following subject areas as well as those who can cover multiple disciplines/broad subject areas:

• Algebra (with a knowledge of various calculators): Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am-11:00 am
• Biology (Anatomy and Physiology and Intro to Microbiology)
• Building Maintenance: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 pm-4:50 pm
• Electronics Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 am- 11:50 and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm -5:00 pm
• Machining Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am- 12 pm
• Physics
• Welding

Requirements

Lead Tutors:

• Bachelor's degree with successful completion (A or B grade) of a course that equals or exceeds the difficulty of course(s) tutored.
• All tutor positions require excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as functional computer skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Successful tutoring experience
• Demonstrated respect for and inclusion of individuals with diverse perspectives, identities, and behaviors
• Ability to interact professionally at all times
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn new software as needed

These positions are based in Central IL and ability to be present on-campus/in-person as needed is required. Please attach transcript copies when completing the online application process. For priority consideration, please submit your application by August 5, 2026. Selected applicants will be contacted to be invited to an on-campus interview on Tuesday, August 11th.