What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Work Study Offsite Tutor - Single Family Living position at Macomb Community College?
Job Function
***Now Accepting Applications for the Winter 2026 Semester***
Tutors are dedicated to helping grade school students reach their learning goals, whether passing a class, preparing for an exam, or simply gaining a deeper understanding of a subject. By taking the time to get to know their students on a personal level, tutors can identify their strengths and weaknesses, determine their preferred learning styles, and establish academic goals. Through collaborative problem-solving and thought-provoking questions, tutors can guide students toward the correct answers while explaining the underlying logic behind each problem. Additionally, tutors can provide progress reports to parents or guardians and suggest additional support as needed. With the assistance of a tutor, students can feel more confident and accomplished in their academic pursuits.
About Single Family Living:
‘Single Family Living is committed to serving those who need it most: children in under-resourced communities who do not have access to quality education, due to economic and/or social barriers. Our vision is to reduce the crime rates that stalk our children living in poverty-stricken single-parent homes. We provide children with an opportunity to learn through various educational programs that focus on literacy, math, and science while also providing them with support services such as tutoring and mentorship programs; as well as community outreach events aimed at engaging families within their community.’ https://www.singlefamilyliving.org/copy-of-about-us
Current work study job location: Mount Clemens Library - 150 Cass Ave. Mount Clemens, MI 48043
All qualified applicants must meet the following criteria:
- a current student at Macomb Community College taking AT LEAST 6 credit hours
Job Responsibilities
- Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments
- Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks
- Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
- Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills, and approaches to answering test questions
- Demonstrating educational best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics
- Developing and distributing teaching materials to supplement classroom lessons, including study guides
- Conducting practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement, and help set goals for exam preparation
- Providing students with positive and constructive feedback
- Offering feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate
- Building meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds
- Staying up to date with the school curriculum
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
- Current student at Macomb Community College student working towards a degree program and is approved for work study.
Qualifications
Experience as a successful English, Math or Science student.
Salary : $15 - $20