Job Description
Part Time Peer Tutor, Fall 2025 Location: Danvers/Lynn, MA Category: Student Employment Posted On: Thu Aug 21 2025 Job Description:
Part-time Peer Tutor - Up to 7 positions are available. There are opportunities on both campuses. Current needs are as follows: - Writing (Danvers Campus)
- Composition 1 and 2 (Danvers Campus)
- Accounting
- Math
- Natural Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Computer Science
- Media/Graphic Arts, etc.
Campus Location: Danvers and/or Lynn Work Schedule: Varies; approximately 6-12 hours per week. Non-benefited position SALARY: $16.80 per hour. This is a non-benefited position.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The mission of North Shore Community College's Tutoring Centers is to support the learning efforts of the students, faculty teaching, and the larger goals within each program of study.
Tutoring is an academic support strategy which seeks to increase the probability of academic success. Peer tutors will conduct individual and, on occasion, small-group tutoring sessions in specified subject areas. Tutors also participate in required training sessions and have the opportunity to earn Tutor Certification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Attend embedded tutoring class if assigned;
- Meet with students individually or in a small group as appropriate;
- Provide tutorial assistance in specified subject area(s), including study and academic success skills;
- Offer referrals to tutoring, Academic Advising, Financial Services, Accessibility Services, and other support services;
- Create Navigate system records of student attendance and learning progress;
- Escalate any concerns about a tutoring student to supervisor;
- Attend required tutor training sessions and staff meetings throughout the semester;
- Assist students in making appointments and logging in/out of center;
- Visit classes to promote tutoring services;
- Tutor students in area(s) of expertise;
- Perform other duties as necessary and as requested by the supervisor.
STARTING DATE: anticipated September 3, 2025
Job Requirements:
- Recent B+ or higher grade from North Shore Community College in assigned tutoring courses.
- Endorsement (recommendation) of a faculty member for each subject tutored.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Cooperates and works well with both peers and supervisors.
- Demonstrate qualities of patience and empathy; respect for students of all genders, gender identities, cultural/ethnic backgrounds, ages, and abilities.
- Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse populations.
- Preferred: Ability to work remotely if needed with access to reliable internet for regular video conference activities.
- Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish; Haitian Creole; Arabic; or other language.
- Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a National background check as a condition of employment.
Additional Information:
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu
Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here .
In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: Employee_Accom@northshore.edu
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