Tutor – Math Drop-in, Part Time

Description

This is an on-campus position for Fall and Spring semesters primarily in the mornings with a possibility of one evening per week.

Essential Job Functions

• Help tutees develop study skills and acclimate to college level coursework
• Tutor a wide range of college level math classes, in a variable group environment, focusing on individual needs of up to 18 students enrolled in a variety of math courses
• Conduct 1:1 math tutoring appointments as needed
• Communicate with the Assistant Director and Senior Director of Academic Services regularly to voice concerns and seek guidance when necessary
• Assist in review sessions for the College’s most populated mathematics courses
• Communicate subject matter to tutees in a concise and effective manner
• Navigate learning obstacles by understanding learning styles and integrating effective study and learning strategies for academic success
• Develop independent learning by promoting appropriate learning attitudes and behaviors
• Maintain academic honesty by not doing a tutees homework or take-home quizzes/exams
• Maintain consistent weekly availability in the Academic Center
• Submit accurate timesheets and all session-related paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain excellent responsibility, reliability, punctuality, and professional behavior
• Attend trainings, participate in professional development as required, and develop a good understanding of college services, support, and online resources
• Create a welcoming and positive environment that is sensitive to student diversity
• Greet visitors, students, faculty and staff; perform reception desk duties
• Demonstrate above-average creative problem-solving, critical thinking, patience, and decision-making skills
• Maintain tutor-student confidentiality; uphold college and Academic Center’s mission statements; handle confidential information in compliance with FERPA and Title IX
• Use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems
• Use computers for word processing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum Requirements To Perform Work:
• Associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in related field
• Ability to effectively tutor a wide variety of courses including Pre-algebra, Algebra, College Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus 1 and 2, Statistics, Multivariable Calculus, Introductory Statistics, Finite Mathematics, Financial Math and Physics
• Extensive coursework in the subject area to be tutored
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Availability to work approximately 24 hours per week, including some mornings and at least one evening per week
• Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive

Note: BS or MS Degree must be in the field that is being tutored, otherwise pay rate will be at AS level. Transcript must be sent with Hourly Hire Request Form to confirm pay rate.

Physical Demands

• Work is normally sedentary which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
• Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
• Visual Acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundings
• Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter
• Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another
• Repetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding)

Work Environment

• College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments.
• Work environment involves everyday risksor discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms; use of safe work place practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations.
• Observance of all College policies.
• Work hours may vary not to exceed 24 hours per week and will require several mornings per week as well as one evening per week.