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ESL Tutor
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Position Number: 5549623
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Tutors and Learning Resources

ESL Tutor

About the Opportunity

The International Tutoring Center (ITC) at Northeastern University supports the English language proficiency of international and non-native English-speaking students, scholars, faculty, and staff through individual, 50-minute tutorials. These tutorials address the following areas: writing (planning, organization, grammar, and citations); conversation; pronunciation; reading; presentation skills; and career prep. A qualified ESL tutor can address all of these areas generally but may specialize in one or more.

Responsibilities:

Help students improve their written communication by:
- Familiarizing them with American writing conventions
- Providing feedback on global concerns rather than simply proofreading
- Sharing resources and writing strategies
- Reviewing grammatical and usage rules as needed

Provide conversation practice and identify students in need of specialized oral language instruction including pronunciation, intonation, word and sentence stress, and fluency
Help students improve their reading proficiency by sharing reading and vocabulary-building resources and strategies
Prepare for tutorials by selecting materials and approaches suitable for students' needs
Lead tutorials that are student-centered, supportive, and consistent with ITC policies
Keep thorough and organized reports of tutorials
Contribute to ITC pedagogical materials and projects as needed
Communicate reliably with ITC staff via email
Attend monthly staff meetings

Minimum Qualifications:

At least two years of experience teaching or tutoring English at the post-secondary level
Experience working with second-language learners and sensitivity to their distinct needs
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (TESOL, linguistics, English, speech pathology, etc.)
Strong written and oral English language skills; non-native English speakers are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher in a related field

Details:

This is a temporary, non-benefits eligible position subject to renewal each semester. Tutors work a minimum of five hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Virtual availability on weekends is required.
Access to computer with a reliable internet connection is required for online tutorials

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/ESL-Tutor_R127544