Student Employment Opportunities
Student Employment Opportunities
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is looking to hire students to work as peer tutors; our program assists students in various subjects, either during scheduled appointments or on a drop-in basis. Tutoring sessions take place in-person or online.
If you are interested in working as a tutor at the Learning Resource Center (LRC) for $17.00/hour for 5-20 hours/week, please review the position profile and requirements below and submit a Peer Tutor Application.
Peer Tutors
Peer tutors are reliable and responsible individuals who have earned at least a B grade in the course/subject they would like to serve as a tutor.
Possible subject areas may include Math 25 or higher, statistics, English 1A or higher, ESL 91, Physics 4A, Chemistry 1A, biology, Accounting 20 or 21, psychology, sociology, foreign languages, computer science, and business.
Peer Tutor Requirements:
- Enrollment minimum: 6 units during the semester that you are applying to be a peer tutor (at SJCC and/or EVC)
- Be recommended by at least one instructor
- Enroll in the course LS 90: Directed Tutoring Experience (A zero-textbook-cost course) and pass with a B grade or better
- Attend mandatory orientation on the first Friday of the semester in addition to staff meetings
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning student-centered tutoring techniques
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse culture and learning styles of SJCC's student population
Benefits include:
- Flexible work schedule with an hourly pay rate of $18.00/hour
- Opportunities to learn and grow within a specific discipline
- Opportunities to assist fellow students
- Eligibility for CRLA tutoring certification
- Leadership development
If you are interested in becoming a peer tutor, please complete Peer Tutor Application.