Require Tutor - Math Drop-in, Part Time in Westminster, MD
Job title: Tutor - Math Drop-in, Part Time
Company: Carroll Community College
Job description: Post under heading: Part-Time Positions
Job Title: Tutor ? Math Drop-in, Part Time
Job Posting Category: Part Time
Department: Education, Transitional Studies and Academic Services
Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.
Contact: Marsha Nusbaum
Pay Grade: N/A (hourly rate for Tutor based on Degree)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Description:
Drop-in math tutors perform tutoring primarily on campus for a range of college math classes in an ever-changing and sometimes demanding environment which could include many students at once in up to 15 different courses. Drop-in tutors will also be monitoring the online drop-in math channel. Tutors need to be available in the mornings and at least one evening per week.
Candidates must be comfortable with the following mathematics courses:
Pre-Algebra, Algebra, College Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1 and 2, Introductory Statistics, and College Mathematics
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible to facilitate tutoring and learning, provide academic support to CCC students through one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions in Mathematics and serve as a guide and coach to assist students to become successful independent learners while creating a comfortable and supporting atmosphere.
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 College?s STEM Specialist and 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
- Monitor student understanding and require tutees to participate in sessions
- 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
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Associate or equivalent credits (60 credits)
- Ability to effectively tutor a wide variety of courses including Pre-algebra, Algebra, College Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus 1 and 2, Introductory Statistics, College Mathematics
- 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
- Bachelor?s or master?s degree in mathematics or related field
- Experience in educational environment
- Familiarity with Logic, Matlab, financial math, set theory, Java, Physics, medical math, differential equations, linear algebra, multivariate calculus, TI-83/84 calculators, and Desmos
- 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)
- successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
- be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
- be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, or DC as of the first day of employment
- be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships
- complete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process