Chemistry Tutor

Description

Instruction & Classroom Support Tech - Chemistry Tutor

Salary: $19.50 - $25.96 hourly*

Reports to:

Director of Tutoring

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.

Olympic College is continuously recruiting for Chemistry Instructional Tutor positions throughout the year. This position will help students develop knowledge, insight, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills in Chemistry course materials. Part‑time positions are reviewed on a quarter‑by‑quarter basis. Applicants are considered active for 12 months from the application date.

• 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 developing 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 basis.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

• Background check including criminal record history will be conducted before hire.
• Candidate will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
• Employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of campus at time of hiring.
• Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

• Apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:
• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter describing how your experience sets you apart for this position
• Unofficial college transcripts (official transcripts and copies of…