Chemistry Tutor

Instruction & Classroom Support Tech - Chemistry Tutor

Salary: $19.50 - $25.96 hourly
* Reports to:

Director of Tutoring

* This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.

Olympic College is continuously recruiting for Chemistry Instructional Tutor positions that may occur throughout the year. This position will be responsible for helping students develop knowledge, insight, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills in Chemistry course materials. Part‑time positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter‑by‑quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur.

Submitting an application does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.

Olympic College is a public two‑year community college accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities that educates more than 13,000 students a year. The college is located on the scenic Kitsap Peninsula across Puget Sound from the city of Seattle. Kitsap is surrounded by 236 miles of saltwater shoreline and is centrally located between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, affording spectacular views of mountains and water from every vista point.

• Assist students in analyzing assignments and understanding class materials.
• Assist students in interpreting and understanding chemistry concepts.
• Assist students in the development of critical thinking and scientific communication skills.
• Assist students in the development of effective study habits and skills.
• Assist students working in an online format.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

• Reference from an instructor or professor if you are a current Olympic College student.
• High School Graduate, Equivalent or Current Running Start Student.
• Basic computer competency.
• Applicants need to meet at least one set of course qualifications.

• Inorganic Chemistry: Completion of CHEM 141/151, CHEM 142/152 and CHEM 143/153 or equivalent courses with an average decimal grade of 3.5 or better.
• Organic Chemistry: Completion of CHEM 241/251, CHEM 242/252 and CHEM 243/253 or equivalent courses with an average decimal grade of 3.5 or better.

• College teaching or previous tutoring experience.

• Demonstrate excellence in Chemistry.
• Follow campus regulations local, state, and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Work various hours.
• Work successfully in a high‑attendance, high‑volume study center.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Be adaptable and flexible.
• Function as a team player.
• Possess excellent customer service skills, including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, vision and values.
• Demonstrate ethics, integrity and sound professional judgment.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered. Hourly employees must work 480 hours in a rolling six‑month period to become eligible for health benefits. Hourly employees must work 70 hours in any five months for two consecutive years to become eligible for retirement.

This is an hourly position scheduled to work up to 18 hours per week, with a salary of $19.50 - $25.96 per hour*. They are not initially eligible for benefits upon hire, but could qualify for the following:
Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, paid holidays, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate, and priority consideration on‑site childcare on a space available. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.