Federal Work Study Student Position- Software Development Tutor

Description

Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in California

Must be a CIAT Student

CIAT Location: San Diego, CA

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Variable-Hour 

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions to assist students with coursework, assignments, and projects related to computer information systems
• Lead small group study sessions to facilitate collaborative learning and problem-solving
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of computer information systems concepts, programming languages, software applications, and related subjects
• Stay current with course materials and updates students effectively
• Create and update tutoring materials such as study guides, practice exercises, and reference documents
• Recommend and help develop additional learning resources to support student success
• Provide constructive feedback to students on their work to help them improve their understanding and performance
• Assist in evaluating students’ progress and adapting tutoring methods as needed
• Maintain regular and consistent availability for tutoring sessions
• Work with Student Services to schedule and promote tutoring effectively

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled at California Institute of Applied Technology and eligible for Federal Work Study
• Must be in good academic standing, which includes a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 80% attendance
• Solid Technical Knowledge: strong and up-to-date understanding of programming languages, software development methodologies, and tools relevant to the subjects they are teaching. This includes proficiency in languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, etc., as well as familiarity with software development frameworks and libraries
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Patience and a passion for helping others succeed academically
• Previous tutoring experience is a plus

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required. The Computer Information Systems Tutor must not exceed 20 hours per week and will take into consideration the tutor’s class schedule

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Values

Values such as integrity, excellence, customer service, teamwork and mutual respect are some of those that remain constant, regardless of changes in our company. When identifying company values, it is important that those values are being demonstrated in the course of business each day. Our values set expectations for how employees and managers interact with every person while representing the company.

We are passionate about education and student success

We value integrity and excellence in our employees and students

We treat ourselves and our students with dignity and respect

We believe in and encourage innovation at our school to better help our students succeed

We have a customer centric focus and we want people highly committed to achieving goals, where our success equals student’s success

We are accountable for our actions and focus on improvements moving forward

We have a growth mindset with a sincere belief that every student can do better and achieve their goals

We expect every employee to be an example of conduct and professionalism, being a role model to students and colleagues

We commit to an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives

We foster lifelong learning and professional development

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• Essential functions of this role require sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to type, use a computer to search for information and input information while spea