Learning Specialist, Reading and Writing - Cape Cod Community College

Location: West Barnstable, MA Category: Other Posted On: Tue Mar 10 2026 Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides small group and individualized tutoring for reading and writing assignments taught at the College in the Reading and Writing Center and remotely using Zoom. Also responsible for training, supervising, and evaluating peer tutors.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Trains, supervises, and evaluates peer tutors in accordance with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) guidelines.
• Provides small group and individualized tutoring in person and remotely to students enrolled in Cape Cod Community College courses.
• Assists students in using other academic support resources in person and online and in developing studying and learning strategies.
• Consults with Coordinator, faculty advisors, and support staff regarding academic support services.
• Communicates in person and remotely with the O'Neill Center for Student Access and Support staff, as necessary.
• Contributes to the assessment of the effectiveness of learning support services.
• Participates in Learning Specialist staff meetings and trainings.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree.
• Experience in tutoring at the secondary or post-secondary level.
• Knowledge of tutoring techniques.
• Teaching experience.
• Ability to tutor all levels of reading and writing taught at the College.
• Knowledge of study skills and strategies.
• Experience with small group and peer tutoring methodologies.
• Familiarity and experience with instructional technologies.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with students with limited English proficiency and students in developmental education classes.
• Experience working in a community college environment with diverse populations, especially underprepared, disadvantaged, and non-traditional students.
• Experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level.
• Experience tutoring remotely.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: $36.55 (Interval 1 - Starting) per hour, 18 hours per week; Part-time, Non-benefited MCCC Unit Position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2026 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.