Provide individual and small group tutoring with an emphasis on mathematics, and other academic areas as assigned. The part-time on-campus Math Tutor will encourage students by providing a supportive attitude and helping to build student confidence. This position will work with students from remediation-level math through calculus. This is a part-time position with a maximum of 28 hours per week for 40 weeks per year.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide daily math tutoring on a walk-in and appointment basis.
- Demonstrate the learning process, show alternative methods of completing work, and encourage practice opportunities.
- Take active role in promoting the tutoring program on campus to students and faculty.
- Exhibit a positive welcoming attitude.
- Accurately track students' hours spent in tutoring through tracking software.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrate a commitment to student success in coursework.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully by listening carefully to understand and paraphrase student questions.
- Work productively with students and staff from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other responsibilities: The above listed functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive list.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned 30 college level semester credit hours with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.
- Successful completion of 9 semester credit hours of college level Math courses with an earned grade of B or better.
- Ability to evaluate students' work and promote independent learning.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new programs with ease.
- Excellent human relations skills required.
- Previous tutoring or teaching experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to explain concepts to others.
- Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment.
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience tutoring or teaching mathematics.
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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