Description

Hourly rate depends on length of lesson.

Position Overview:

Provide in-person academic tutoring to students. Maintain an effective and positive learning environment.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

Tutor in trained field students as scheduled through the School of Music. Responsible for ongoing evaluation of student progress and encouragement. Complete all required forms for payment services each semester as required by University policy and procedures. As students are confirmed for private or group lessons, tutor will be point of contact for student and/or parent for cancellations and rescheduling of lessons. Responsible for ongoing evaluation of student progress and encouragement. Keep accurate records of attendance of each student as scheduled and report any long-term changes in lessons to the School of Music. Encourage and promote participation in each semester final recital for all enrolled students. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

Requires a university degree in related field or 4 years of equivalent work experience in chosen filed that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results.

Experience Preferred:

Junior Tutor must be enrolled/actively taking lessons through School of Music working with a mentor teacher and/or Senior Faculty. 2 years previous private tutoring experience in his/her field preferred. Must have a written recommendation from division head in his/her field (excluding rehired tutors).

Physical Demands:

Repetitive movement of hands and fingers - typing and/or writing. Frequent standing, and/or sitting. Occasional walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Reach with hands and arms. Visually identify, observe and assess. Ability to communicate with supervisor/students/colleagues. Regular physical attendance required. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.