Math Lab Tutors

Job Summary

The Math Lab Tutor provides academic support to individual students and small groups in mathematics-related subjects. The position is open to students currently enrolled and actively pursuing a two- or four-year degree.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide one-on-one and small-group, in-person tutoring to support student understanding of mathematical concepts at all levels.
• Utilize a variety of instructional and tutoring strategies to enhance learning and comprehension.
• Monitor students during testing as assigned.
• Identify academic needs and recommend strategies to address areas of concern (e.g., study habits, learning strategies, classroom behaviors).
• Motivate and support students through positive feedback and encouragement.
• Promote a college-going culture by serving as a positive role model and providing informal mentoring.
• Tutors may be asked to assist with additional tasks to support various departments in the college.

Equipment

• Perform tasks using personal computers and peripheral devices.
• Operate and maintain (if applicable) office equipment such as photocopiers, printers, and scanners to support daily workflow.

Knowledge, Skills And Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring in Statistics, Pre-Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, and Applied Calculus, or train as needed.
• Explain mathematical concepts clearly in both oral and written form.
• Use virtual meeting platforms to support student learning when required.
• Organize time and tutoring sessions efficiently.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Use learning platforms such as D2L and MyLab Math.
• Apply teaching methods such as flipped classroom or math emporium models.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Standards/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Must have earned a grade of A or B in the relevant course (e.g., an A in MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics to tutor in statistics).
• Valid driver’s license.

Job Location

This is an on-site position with the primary workplace in the Math Lab located in the Adkisson Administration Building at Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee.