Learning Coach - English - Vincennes University : Job Details

Location : Fort Wayne, INJob Type: Part-Time PermanentJob Number: 202200517College/Division: Early College ProgramsDepartment: EC - Ft Wayne Northside (3049)Opening Date: 08/07/2024Closing Date: 12/20/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescription The Academic Tutor position is designed to provide one-on-one or small group support for early college students at North Side High School. The tutor will work closely with teachers to monitor the academic progress of students struggling with courses in the early college setting.North Side Early College is an early college partnership between Vincennes University and North Side High School. This position is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring in English for students.

• Customize and craft effective plans that address student weaknesses and strengths.

• Assist, evaluate, develop, and integrate the students in learning.

• Motivate students and provide them with the confidence to feel successful.

• Foster meaningful relationships with students and faculty.

• Develop study skills specifically tailored to the student's needs.

• Teach referred students how to learn by providing students with study skills and habits.

• Demonstrate excellent writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Evaluate students' progress to document improvements or identify additional.

• Provide ongoing communication with teachers, parents, students, and counselors regarding the academic progress of individual students referred to them by counselors/teachers to receive assistance and academic support.

• Support the vision of the VU Early College Program.

• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by administrators.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants must have an earned baccalaureate with twelve hours in college-level English.
• The University seeks an individual with effective communication, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills. Specific requirements for the position include experience with Word, Excel, and the VU computer records and learning systems.

While part-time employees are not eligible for the University's benefit plan, there are certain required taxes that will be deducted from part-time employees' pay in order for the University to remain compliant with state and federal laws.