Department
Lab School High School
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Assists students with writing tasks across all discipline areas, including helping students understand steps of the writing process, identifying aspects of their written composition that need development or improvement, and coaching students in how to write more effectively.
Guides seniors through a reflective, process-oriented approach to college application essay writing, and maintains effective communication with college counselors.
Manages the Center’s sign up, writes brief reports to the students’ teachers outlining the outcomes of the tutoring session, and maintains effective communication with high school faculty about the expectations for written assignments.
Assists teachers with aspects of the academic program. Instructs and provides counseling to students.
Participates in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and parent-student staffings.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in English or a related field (ie. comparative literature, humanities).
Experience:
Teaching or tutoring high school students.
Developing writing curriculum or demonstrated interest in writing pedagogy.
Working with a wide range of students with diverse backgrounds, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning abilities, class, language, and nationality.
Preferred Competencies
Strong knowledge of effective writing.
Knowledge of instructional methodologies.
Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.
Analytical skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Decision-making skills.
Attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
Computational skills.
Creativity.
Flexibility.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Working Conditions
Ability to carry or lift loads of up to 25 lbs.
Ability to sit for up to 2 hours.
Ability to use computers extensively for 2 hours to 4 hours.
Ability to stand for up to 2 hours.
Ability to use Standard Office Equipment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required)
Professional References (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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