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

• Preferred Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mathematics or related field
• Experience in educational environment
• Familiarity with MATLAB, financial math, set theory, Python, Java, medical math, differential equations, linear algebra, data science, TI-83/84 calculators and Desmos

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)

Directions to Apply

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume: emailed to dasbury@carrollcc.edu

This position is open until filled. To qualify for employment, selected candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions), be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment, have residency restrictions apply, be currently authorized to work in the US, and be willing to come to campus for identity verification within 3 business days of hire date.