Student Peer Writing Tutor - Open to Lethbridge Polytechnic Students Only
- Lethbridge, AB
- $16.25 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Appointment Type Casual
Position Dates September 8, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Hours per week/FTE 8-10
About the PositionReporting to the Integrated Student Support Coordinator, Student Learning Services, Peer Writing Tutors play an integral role in student support at Lethbridge Polytechnic by working with a diverse range of students in the development of academic writing and study skills. Successful candidates will provide feedback on assignments, help clarify assignment instructions, and support students in learning and applying a variety of study skills. Peer Writing Tutors will also work alongside Academic Strategists to sharpen their own tutoring skills and better assist students in finding the resources they need.
Position DetailsJob Duties:General
- To help Lethbridge Polytechnic students understand writing assignment concepts, how to follow writing assignment structures, how to time manage writing assignments, and how to improve their performance in their writing assignments.
- To provide feedback on students' assignments and to provide students with ways to improve their work.
- To help students to identify and find the assistance they need for more specific writing challenges.
- To assist with the promotion of Student Learning Services and program.
- Provide 1:1 tutoring to Lethbridge Polytechnic students.
- Judge when a referral is needed (when a request is beyond one's knowledge and scope) and effectively refer learners to appropriate resources.
- Maintain confidentiality on academic matters students disclose to them.
- Attend and participate in all required trainings and monthly writing strategist meetings.
- Complete the Peer Writing Training program during first semester of employment.
- Maintain accurate records of completed sessions (to be emailed to Integrated Supports Specialist).
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Integrated Supports Specialist.
- Facilitate student learning of effective writing processes such as deciphering/troubleshooting assignment requirements and steps, brainstorming, drafting, organization, proofreading, and revising.
- Help to identify and explain their thesis statements and topic sentences.
- Provide a student with readers response.
- Modelling how to create citations and reference entries, and how to effectively use the student APA guide.
- Encourage students to become more confident in their writing skills.
- Search for, select, and demonstrate appropriate resources from a broad-range of academic writing materials.
- Judge when a referral is needed (when a request is beyond one's knowledge and scope) and effectively refer learners to appropriate resources.
- Model and discuss learning strategies such as time management and study skills.
- Suggest proactive approaches and strategies to navigate assignments (attending class, asking for clarification, etc.).
- Search for, select, and demonstrate appropriate resources from a broad-range of learning strategies resources.
- Attend training prior to tutoring and throughout the semester.
- Must be currently enrolled in a Lethbridge Polytechnic program
- Must have completed ENG-1150 and/or ENG-1159 with a B or higher grade
- Must have one recommendation from the ENG-1150 or ENG-1159 instructor
Salary AUPE Class Level 1 Step 1 $16.25/hour
Working HereCulture of CareA Culture of Care at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.Posting Detail InformationPosting Number C25-00433
Open Date 08/19/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to ApplicantsLethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you a Lethbridge Polytechnic student?
- Yes
- No
- Have you completed ENG1150 or ENG1159 with a B grade or higher?
- Yes
- No
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation