Job Description

About Baltimore City Community College
Founded in 1947, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is comprehensive, urban institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College’s campus is located in West Baltimore and courses are offered throughout the City. With its broad range of degree, certificate, and continuing education programs, affordable tuition, and extensive outreach, BCCC offers educational opportunities to the citizens of Baltimore City and throughout the state of Maryland. BCCC serves over 7,500* students annually, providing credits that transfer to four-year colleges and universities as well as workforce training leading directly to job placement. The College is proud of the fact that over 50 nations are represented within the student body.

* Based on the annual unduplicated credit and non-credit headcount for FY 2023.
Requisition Number: 2024-005
Posting Start Date: 1/9/2024
City: Baltimore
State: MD
Minimum Education: Not Specified

Additional Documentation: OPTIONAL
Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
GED TutorDescription/Job Summary

The purpose of tutoring is to increase and enhance the student’s mastery of concepts or applications of a specific course of study. An Instructional Tutor assists in providing individual and small group tutoring services to BCCC students. Instructional Tutors provide students with pre-tutoring assessments to identify the student’s weaknesses and design an individualized learning plan.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments;
• Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks;
• Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom;
• Demonstrating academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics;
• Conducting practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation;
• Providing students with positive and constructive feedback;
• Building meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds;
• Instructing students both in person and over video chat;
• Diagnosing student needs through active listening techniques and questioning strategies;
• Recognizing different learning styles and student preferences;
• Staying up to date with the school curriculum;
• Collaborate with an ABE/GED program coordinator;
• Communicate student progress to faculty and to the Tutoring Manager;
• Maintain documentation on student remediation plan, process and success;
• Develop resources and practice materials for use in tutoring sessions;
• Keep regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using designated software and/or relevant forms;
• Provide evaluations and other reports as requested by the CAA Director;
• Attend tutor training and required meetings;
• Complete and return reports of tutoring sessions in an accurate and timely manner;
• Report any problems or concerns to the CAA Director immediately;
• Follow all BCCC policies; establish credibility with the student and staff; and behave in accordance with the College’s values and expectations;
• Perform related duties as required

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to understand and respond to oral and written instructions and ideas;
• Ability to interpret, apply and communicate discipline concepts;
• Effective time management and organizational skills;
• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with colleagues, faculty, staff and students;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Knowledge of tutoring concepts and their applications;
• Ability to select and implement tutoring strategies, methods, and procedures based on student needs;
• Ability to observe and accurately assess and respond to student needs;
• Must have proficient computer skills, including MS Office suite, advanced information technology skills, and knowledge of instructional technology.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in tutoring and/or teaching at the college level;
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may also receive consideration;
• Minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Instructor recommendation;
• Peer tutors must be enrolled in at least six credits at BCCC;

BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

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