Professional Tutor Early Childhood Education (MCCC/MTA Unit Pos) -PT, temp, grant-funded

About Greenfield Community College:
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Greenfield Community College is located in the beautiful and historic Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, between the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and the fertile farmland of the Connecticut River watershed. GCC is a public community college serving over 4,800 people annually in credit courses and credit-free workshops. Known for the caring and supportive attitude of the faculty and staff, and for the broad support it enjoys from the surrounding community, the college is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition to a strong Liberal Arts focus, the College offers a wide variety of innovative and successful programs including Gender and Women's Studies, Fine Arts, Nursing, Renewable Energy, and Outdoor Leadership, as well as varied learning environments, from traditional classrooms, to distance learning, peer tutoring, one-on-one faculty-student advising, workforce development, and learning communities that cater to specific needs and interests. Close to fifty percent of Greenfield Community College students transfer to four-year colleges, and it is Smith College's largest source of community college transfer students. Much of the College has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation that incorporates universal design principles to meet the needs of all our students. Greenfield Community College actively encourages and provides opportunities for leadership and professional development.

THE PROJECT:

The Early Childhood Education Career Pathways Grant Project at Greenfield Community College will provide educational support, training, and recruitment to individuals interested in a career in early childhood education. (The grant will provide services and support to those currently in the ECE field who are returning to GCC for continuing education, as well as to students new to the ECE field.) The professional tutor will assist all students, as needed, in the Early Childhood Education program at GCC.


Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Provides one-on-one and/or small group tutoring for students in day, evening, and online classes in the Early Childhood Education program; performs related duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Tutor Early Childhood Education students in 1:1 and group sessions in person, online, and by telephone
• Provide content-specific tutoring for Early Childhood Education courses and general college skills support (reading, writing, etc.) for general education courses
• Meet with Education Program Coordinator and/or Early Childhood Education Career Pathways Grant Coordinator as needed to discuss appropriate tutoring approaches.
• Maintain log of tutoring sessions for grant reporting purposes
• Provide tutoring at flexible times to include some evening and/or week-end times as well as day hours
• Perform other student support functions as determined by Education Program Coordinator and/or Early Childhood Education Career Pathways Grant Coordinator

Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors' degree in related field
• Experience teaching and/or tutoring in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience with typical age college students as well as with adult learners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated successful community college teaching or tutoring experience
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse abilities and academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural composition of community college students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Familiarity with Moodle or similar online learning management systems

Additional Information:
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a part time, non-benefited, grant-funded position entailing approximately 10 hours/week of professional tutoring for students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program. Grant name: The Early Childhood Education Career Pathways Grant Project at Greenfield Community College. The planning grant runs through June 2019, with the potential for renewal for FY 2020.

SALARY: 28.29/hour, 10 hours per week


Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Greenfield Community College account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Successful completion of a CORI check WILL be required as a condition of employment. Official copies of all academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Applications must be submitted via our online application system by April 1, 2019.

Applications received after April 1, MAY be considered until the position is filled.

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