Professional Tutor, TLCC (Winter Haven) Salary $17.00 Hourly Location Winter Haven Job Type Part-Time/Temporary Job Number 202600047 Org TLCC - Winter Haven Opening Date 01/27/2026
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Job Description: A Professional Tutor possesses special skills or training in a specific subject area or field, who is employed to provide individual or small group instructional reinforcement. A professional tutor must have a bachelors degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Professional tutors must demonstrate proficiency in the subjects in which they tutor and have taken and passed with a grade of "B" or better in the course(s) in which they will tutor.
Essential Functions/Duties Provide individual or small group instructional reinforcement for disabled students. Maintains confidentiality at all times regarding student, office records, and information. Performs all tasks with a friendly, professional work attitude at all times.
Typical Qualifications Required Skills: • Good reading and writing skills • Ability to write legibly • Ability to perform repetitive tasks with patience • Ability to work well with a diverse student population • Ability to work independently as well as with others and be self-motivated • Well-developed interpersonal skills • Good judgment
Required Education: • Bachelors degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university • Preferred Education: Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Please note that positions may not be available at the current time. Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.
Supplemental Information Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered: • A resume • An electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)
Important Information If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship. To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
Polk State College is a drug-free workplace. Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered.
Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment. Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator 999 Avenue H, NEWinter Haven, FL 33881 863-297-1000 compliance@polk.edu
We encourage applicants to provide feedback on their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Application Questions 01 Are you over the age of 18? Yes No
02 Are you currently authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Yes No
03 Will you now or in the future require any type of employer sponsorship or immigration-related support to legally work for Polk State College? (This includes but is not limited to the following: H-1B, H-1B1, J-1, TN, E-3, O-1, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT.) Yes No
04 Are you currently in a period of F-1 CPT or OPT or seeking employment under one of these programs? Yes No
05 Are you a United States Veteran or a qualifying family member seeking to use Veterans Preference? (Please upload your DD-214 documents to your profile/application.) Yes No
06 Are you bilingual? Yes No
07 Are you a current employee at Polk State College? Yes No
08 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? High School Diploma/GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Masters Degree + 18 graduate hours Doctorate Degree
09 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during the interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree
Required Question Employer Polk State College Address 999 Avenue H NE Winter Haven, Florida, 33881 Phone 863-297-1055 Website www.polk.edu