Peer Tutor Position Description
Successful applicants will provide peer tutoring for English composition and reading for students enrolled in CCSF English courses, but also in other subjects that have written and reading assignments.
Peer tutors support students’ learning by reviewing class material, identifying learning difficulties, formulating ideas for papers, working on solutions to problems and providing useful study skills to students that need supplemental help.
Responsibilities:
- Provide academic support during assigned hours.
- Be punctual, use time for academic tasks, and focus on the students’ needs.
- Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing any lecture notes, handouts, and/or textbook.
- Exercise professional discretion at all times. We encourage conversation with other staff to enhance tutoring skills, but you should always conduct such conversations with tact and care. Information about students should not leave the confines of the center.
- Participate in outreach activities and training classes.
Qualifications:
- Have an A in English 1A or above and a faculty recommendation
- Excellent time management, oral and written skills
- A desire to help others
- Enrolled in at least 6 units / International F-1/ M-1 students 12 units
- Have a heart for supporting other students and a respect and celebration of diversity
Recruitment Timeframe:
The center hires peer tutors on a continuous basis. Tutors are chosen through a selective process based on qualifications, instructor recommendation(s), and an interview with the lab coordinator.
If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process after the interview, your first day will be about two to four weeks after, depending on how fast SHEP is completed. You can get a head start on the SHEP process by clicking on the link in the upper right-hand corner of the Student Employment page.
New tutors will be paid to take a training course, LERN 10. It is a class offered in spring and fall semesters. The six week in person class will be taken if hired at the start of the semester. (One 1.5hr class per week)
To apply, email edyquisto@ccsf.edu your resume, an application, and a sample essay from 1A or above.
Pay and Employment:
The rate is $18.67 per hour. Federal Work Study is available.
For more information, please refer to the Student Job Postings.
Office Assistant Position Description
Provide excellent customer service to staff and students in the Reading & Writing Center (formerly English Lab). Greet students at the front desk area; answer phone calls on behalf of the center; keep track of peer tutors' daily attendance; monitor office supplies, equipment and environment; brainstorm ideas about how to innovate the space; and other administrative duties as assigned by the center manager. This is a part-time position with the opportunity to work up to 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Interested applicants, please email your application and resume to Erika Dyquisto at edyquisto@ccsf.edu
Application link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ONWfxK-H6GgH6H7Yk1PmVM5NHNWz4VLc/edit
Desirable Skills:
- Marketing/outreach: If you are interested in marketing or outreach, you are highly encouraged to apply!
- Space planning / design: If you are interested in the architecture / design field, you are highly encouraged to apply!
Recruitment Timeframe:
The center hires office assistants on a continuous basis.
If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process after the interview, your first day will be about two to four weeks after, depending on how fast the SHEP process is completed. You can get a head start on the SHEP process by clicking on the link in the upper right-hand corner of the Student Employment page.
To apply, email edyquisto@ccsf.edu your application.
Pay and Employment:
The rate is $18.67 per hour. Federal Work Study is available.
For more information, please refer to the Student Job Postings.
