Tutor – Reading, Writing, ESL, Languages, Communications, or the Arts

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Location : Multiple Locations
Job Type: Part-Time Academic Affairs
Job Number: 26-00107
Organization: AS&T Communication, Design & Art (407204)
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Position Summary

Provides individual and small group tutoring sessions in various academic disciplines and integrates study and learning strategies to promote learning; facilitates learning by building rapport with students as an academic coach or mentor; may assist with the development of training materials, activities and workshops.
Primary Duties Performed
Primary Duties Performed

• Provides individual and small-group tutoring sessions, in person and/or online, to support student learning, skill development, and mastery of course concepts across assigned academic disciplines.
• Facilitates student success by serving as an academic coach and mentor, encouraging independent learning, self-efficacy, and the development of effective academic habits; integrates effective, evidence-based study strategies, learning techniques, and academic support practices to promote student persistence, engagement and achievement.
• Assists students with the use of institutional technologies and instructional platforms related to their coursework to support academic success
• Maintains accurate records of tutoring sessions and student interactions; monitors student progress and communicates concerns or trends to supervisors as appropriate. Assists with assessment efforts, including data collection and reporting related to tutoring services and student outcomes.
• Collaborates and communicates regularly with faculty, staff, and colleagues to coordinate student support services and promote tutoring resources to students and campus partners. Participates in outreach, marketing, and engagement initiatives to increase awareness and utilization of tutoring services across campuses.
• Develops and updates supplemental learning resources, including handouts, study guides, tip sheets, videos, workshops, and other instructional materials.
• Supports inclusive, equitable, and student-centered learning environments to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Adheres to institutional policies related to confidentiality (e.g., FERPA) and ethical academic support practices.
• Demonstrates initiative in supporting, maintaining, and improving daily operations and student support services.
• Attends scheduled meetings, workshops, trainings, and departmental activities.
• Assists with the development, facilitation, and delivery of tutor training and professional development activities.
• Remains current on best practices, emerging research, and trends in tutoring, learning assistance, and student success.

Qualifications/Experience
Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 6-9 credit hours in the relevant tutoring discipline (or a closely related field) and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in those courses.
• At least one (1) year of relevant academic support, tutoring, or related experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, and strong organizational abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with students to support academic skill development and learning strategies.
• Knowledge of and experience with active learning strategies and tutoring/learning assistance pedagogies.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, as needed; schedule may vary.

Discipline-Specific Preferences

• Reading Tutors: Degree or coursework in literacy education, reading instruction, or a closely related field.
• EML Tutors (English for Multilingual Learners): Degree or coursework in TESOL, TESL, TEFL, or a closely related field.

Working Conditions
• Flexible hours
• Shared, interactive learning environment

Physical Requirements:
• Negligible
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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At which campus would you be willing to work?

• Forest Park
• Florissant Valley
• Meramec
• South County
• Wildwood

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Which areas would you like to be considered to tutor?

• Writing
• Reading
• Communications (e.g. public speaking, presentations)
• English for Multilingual Learners
• American Sign Language
• Arabic
• Chinese
• English
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Spanish
• Drawing
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Ceramics/Pottery
• Theatre
• Music
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design

Required Question