Professional Tutor Nursing
Amarillo College

Job Info

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At Amarillo College, our students are the priority. It is our mission and our responsibility to enrich their lives by helping them identify an educational pathway that will lead to success in life. It is therefore required that every team member, regardless of job title or duties, be responsible, first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

We are currently seeking a part time Professional Tutor for Nursing lab who will adhere to the aforementioned mission statement, and who will Instruct and support students currently enrolled in the AC Nursing program; manage students' learning through individualized and small group instructions.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Required: Associate's Degree in Nursing with a current Texas State License.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Education or related field.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Required: Current and unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas or Licensed Vocational Nurse

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Required: Must be able to utilize educational technology.

Preferred: Experience in teaching.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Responsibility, reliability, punctuality and professionalism are expected.
• Must understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Dependability.
• Must be able to work with nontraditional students and students with disabilities.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to deal with people in a professional manner.
• Ability to handle stress and remain calm.
• Ability to work independently and as team member.
• Commitment to create and maintain a warm and welcoming office and campus environment.
• Commitment to discretion and confidentiality concerning sensitive information at all times.
• Knowledge of college and department policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate or build confidence in students.
• Must have good rapport with students; must be able to assess students' goals and develop a plan for goal attainment.
• Regularly collaborate with instructors to provide scheduled embedded support as well as department professionals in the development of individual students' needs and progress.
• Teach students study skills, note-taking skills and test taking strategies.
• Use a variety of instructional methods, materials, and techniques to address all learning styles and cultural differences.
• Use different teaching strategies to simplify complex information.
• Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
• Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
• Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
• Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
• Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes as needed.
• Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.
• Required to interact with all levels of Amarillo College personnel, community, and management.

• Comply with all college, state and local policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Secure and safeguard all property, equipment, and training material including credit cards (if applicable) issued by Amarillo College.
• Adhere to the Amarillo College Travel Policy guidelines as written.
• Participate in professional learning and development as required under state or local contractual agreements and/or Amarillo College.
• Complete all work-related tasks in a neat, orderly and timely manner.
• Conduct self with professionalism and respect toward others.
• Exhibit professional behavior while assisting with the needs of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and co-workers.
• Participate in and complete performance assessments/evaluations as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.

Work Conditions: This is a part time position not to exceed 19 hours/week.

Work Environment: This position works in a professional student lab environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, and filing cabinets.

Travel Expectations: Some travel may be required.

Salary: Grade 10 $20/hr.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

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