Bard Microcollege Tutors

The NYC Bard Microcolleges are accepting applications for full-time and part-time tutors on a rolling basis. Tutoring occurs in person at Microcollege locations in Brooklyn and Harlem. Priority for full-time positions will be given to applications submitted each June 15 for positions starting in July or August of that year. Applications for part-time positions will be considered continuously.

• Support Microcollege student learning through one‑on‑one or small group sessions
• Submit tutoring report forms
• Attend paid meetings and workshops
• Practice technology‑based skills, such as working on Zoom and using tools from Google Suite
• Help with daily operational tasks
• Complete reflections each semester rooted in observations and end‑of‑semester evaluations

• Work with the Program Director, Program Coordinator, and Assistant Dean of the Bard Microcolleges to continue refining and growing the work of tutors in support of student learning
• Sit in on First‑Year Seminar or grammar classes and participate in bi‑weekly writing workshops
• Lead bi‑weekly Study Hall sessions with other tutors for students
• Manage and review the tutoring forms submitted by each tutor (to assess what services students use and the strategies tutors most frequently employ)
• Manage student requests for tutoring
• Co‑lead one tutoring workshop a semester and attend tutoring workshops
• Respond to tutor writing from tutoring workshops
• Help coordinate Admission processes
• Complete one article on their experience for the BPI Blog

• Prior experience tutoring college students
• Completion of the Bard course Tutoring Pedagogy and Practice or Composition Theory and Pedagogy (it is possible to complete the course upon selection)
• Ability to grow and reflect academically, to respond to challenges and make changes as needed

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and work in a standard office environment
• Must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds

Submit the following materials to Interfolio at :

• A writing sample
• A resume or CV
• The name and email address of someone who could provide a letter of recommendation describing their tutoring experience and expertise
• A cover letter that addresses the following:
  • Their tutoring philosophy, experience, and what they’ve learned from tutoring
  • Whether they are interested in a full‑time position, part‑time position, or either one
  • Whether they are applying for the location in Brooklyn, Harlem, or either location
  • Candidates interested in being considered for the full‑time position should explain how the position is relevant to their goals in an education‑related field.

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