Chinese (Mandarin) Tutor

Job Title
Chinese (Mandarin) Tutor


Requisition Number
DU12878


Department Name
1B140: Transformative Learning


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$12/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Kentucky.

Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.



Required Related Experience

NA



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; walking across campus; pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs.



Shift

Tutoring sessions will take place at Presentation U: Speaking and Writing Center, located in The Hub of W.T. Young Library, during regular tutoring hours (Mon.-Thurs. 2pm-8pm). On average, peer tutors are scheduled for 8-12 hours of tutoring per week with shifts being 3-4 hrs in length.



Job Summary

Mandarin tutors will support students enrolled in CHI 100-400 level courses through scheduled, weekly 30-minutes, small group (1-2 students) tutoring sessions. Peer tutors will be responsible for preparing conversation discussion topics and questions each week in order to facilitate language practice.

In addition to attending regularly scheduled tutoring shifts, peer tutors will also:

• Attend all required training & professional development meetings
  • In-person training at the beginning of term (6-10 hours)
  • Monthly professional development meetings (1 hour)
• Participate in observations and semesterly Performance Evaluation process
• Abide by program manual including established policies and procedures
  
  

In cover letter, highlight why you are interested in this job and how your experiences and/or credentials make you competent for the job.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) speaking and writing; critical thinking; creative problem solving; customer service; interpersonal communication; ability to work productively on a team; role model positive academic behaviors; leadership skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
12/02/2024


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