Developmental Math Tutor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper College is seeking tutors for the Developmental Math Center to support developmental Math and co-requisite courses (e.g., Math 065, Math 101, Math 103). Tutors demonstrate subject proficiency, help students understand material, and apply basic study techniques while keeping records of students tutored.

The Academic Support Center oversees tutoring and support services, offering a collaborative environment for student success.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required; previous experience teaching at least 30 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate mathematics.
• Knowledge of TI graphing calculators, and familiarity with instructional technology preferred.
• Experience tutoring developmental or college-level math is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate subject proficiency.
• Assist students in understanding subject material.
• Know basic study techniques.
• Maintain records of students tutored.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Subject proficiency

Student support

Record-keeping

Instructional technology

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

ABOUT US

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices. We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at: https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements:

Master's Degree required; previous experience teaching at least 30 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate mathematics required; knowledge of TI graphing calculators, and familiarity with instructional technology preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tutors in the Developmental Math Center, supporting developmental Math and Math courses with a co-requisite (like Math 065, Math 101, and Math 103).

• Demonstrate subject proficiency
• Assist students in understanding subject material
• Know basic study techniques
• Maintain records of students tutored
• Other duties as assigned

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ABOUT THE TEAM

The Academic Support Center provides assistance in the anatomy room, developmental math center, success services for students, supplemental instruction, tutoring center and writing center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tutors in the Developmental Math Center, supporting developmental Math and Math courses with a co-requisite (like Math 065, Math 101, and Math 103).
• Demonstrate subject proficiency
• Assist students in understanding subject material
• Know basic study techniques
• Maintain records of students tutored