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HWS Tutor Corps Tutor

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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Position Title: HWS Tutor Corps Tutor

Semester/Year: Spring 2026 

Total Positions Available: 75

Supervisor: Peter Budmen

Pay rate: $16 per hour 

Hours per Week: 2-4  

Start Date: January 27, 2026

End Date: May 4, 2026 

 

Position Description:

  • HWS Corps Tutors will tutor local students (kindergarten through 6th grade) for 3-4 hours a week.
  • HWS Corps Tutors work closely with the Civic Leader for Literacy and the CCESL Associate Director to troubleshoot technical and communication difficulties and ensure best practices.
  • HWS Corps Tutors work will focus on literacy support and homework help for elementary school students.
  • HWS Corps Tutors, especially those designated to work with students at the Boys and Girls Club, will also be mentoring local students.
  • HWS Corps Tutors will be working under an HWS Corps Coordinator but much of the work will be one-on-one with local students, and Tutors must be prepared to educate and build relationships during these one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  • HWS Corps Tutors are expected to attend professional development opportunities over the semester to support and improve their academic tutoring and mentoring skills.

Qualifications:

  • HWS Corps Tutors need to enjoy supporting a child’s learning efforts.
  • Tutors must be patient, helpful, and sensitive, especially in light of the challenges local students faced this past year.
  • Tutors will need to be excellent at managing their time and be prompt for every session.
  • Tutors must be able to keep a positive attitude even when faced with challenging situations.
  • Tutors must be dependable, as this job involves working with children.
  • Tutors must be creative and excited about sharing the joys of reading and learning.

 

Application Instructions:

Apply on engage: https://hws.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/705375 

 

Coordinated by the Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning, serve@hws.edu, 603 South Main, 315-781-3825, https://www.hws.edu/academics/service/