English Learning Coach

Vincennes University Early College Program
English Learning Coach – Lawrenceburg High School

The Vincennes University Early College Program is accepting applications for an English Learning Coach. This academic tutor position is designed to provide one-on-one or small group support for early college students at Lawrenceburg Early
College. The tutor will work closely with teachers to monitor the academic progress of students who are struggling with courses in the early college setting. Lawrenceburg High School is an early college partnership between Vincennes
University and Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation. It is located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide academic tutoring in English for students
• Customize and craft effective plans that address student weaknesses and strengths
• Assist, evaluate, develop and integrate the students in learning
• Motivate students and provide them with confidence to feel successful
• Foster meaningful, courteous, and positive relationships with students and faculty
• Develop study skills specifically tailored to the students’ needs
• Teach referred students how to learn by providing students with study skills and study habits
• Demonstrate excellent writing, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Evaluate student progress to document improvements
• Demonstrate excellent English tutoring skills
• Provide ongoing and courteous communication with teachers, parents, students, school administrators, and counselors along with early college administrators regarding the academic progress of individual students who are referred to them by counselors/teachers to receive assistance and academic support
• Support the vision of the Early College High School
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by Vincennes University and High School administrators.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree with twelve hours in college-level English

Required Skills:

• Effective communication, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and the VU computer records and learning systems.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit the following, in order, via email as one pdf document: a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Email ,Title Format: LastName_FirstInitial_JobTitle, or hard copy application materials may be mailed to Human Resources, 1002 North First Street, Vincennes, IN 47591.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews may be held concurrently with the advertising period. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal history background check.

Vincennes University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location