Lab Tutor, Math

Palm Beach State College; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health and Wellness benefits

Generous Time Off

Professional Development

Retirement Investments

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking a Lab Tutor in Mathematics to support students by tutoring individually or in groups, both on campus and virtually. The role includes reviewing lab materials and collaborating with faculty to keep resources accurate and engaging.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree in a related field and at least one year of tutoring or teaching experience, plus strong Microsoft Office skills and customer service focus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related discipline required.
• One year of related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Skilled in delivering a high level of customer service.
• Attention to detail with time and task management.
• Promoting cooperative behavior and teamwork.
• Ability to convey knowledge of tutoring discipline to others practically.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tutoring sessions with individual or multiple students in person and virtual environment.
• Provides constructive feedback on student assignments.
• Reviews lab materials and evaluates lab resources for accuracy.
• Acts as liaison with departments within the discipline area.
• Encourages lab use through faculty collaboration and lab orientation programs.
• Assists with initiatives to improve student retention and completion.
• Creates an engaging learning environment and boosts student confidence.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Tutoring

Remote tutoring

Education

Associate's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role Responsible for fostering independent learning by supporting students in developing learning strategies and reviewing concepts taught in class. Provides individual tutoring and organized study group sessions. Collaborates with supervisors in the review and development of lab resources and programming. Acceptable education required in one of the following related areas: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Business, Economics, Actuarial Science, Science, Astronomy, Secondary Education or greater, Engineering, Computer Science, Anatomy & physiology, Accounting, Biology, or other related discipline. Acceptable related experience to include, but not limited to, teaching, tutoring, training or adult education, developmental education, or curriculum development.

What a day of a Lab Tutor, Mathematics looks like:

• Conducts tutoring sessions with individual or multiple students in person and virtual environment.
• Provides constructive feedback and suggestions on student assignments.
• Reviews lab materials and evaluates usefulness of lab resources on a periodic basis to ensure accuracy of information.
• Acts as liaison with departments within area of discipline.
• Encourages use of lab by students through communication with faculty and development and delivery of lab orientation programs.
• Assists with initiatives aimed at improving student retention and completion.
• Participates as active member within the assigned clusters.
• Creates an engaging learning environment and enhances student confidence and interest in learning.
• Maintains an awareness of current College and department policies and guidelines.
• Maintains and enhances current knowledge of field or profession.
• Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings and professional events outside of college locations, as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Education and Experience: Associate's degree in related discipline
• One year of related experience
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Skilled in: Delivering a high level of customer service
• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Promoting cooperative behavior and team efforts
• Ability to:
• Ability to convey knowledge of tutorial discipline to others in a practical and comprehensive manner
• Make students active partners in the learning process
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Research information for problem solving
• Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Regular physical attendance required
• Preferred, but not a must:
• Education and Experience: Experience with remote tutoring
• Skilled in: Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting information in a meaningful manner
• Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency

• Reach and grasp objects.
• Hourly Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Hourly Use of video display terminal.
• Hourly Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Daily Communicate information verbally.
• Hourly Communicate information in writing.
• Hourly Receive and understand information through oral and written communication.
• Hourly Proofread and check documents for accuracy.
• Hourly Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury.
• Occasionally Work a fluctuating work schedule.
• Occasionally

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. The minimum base pay for this position starts at $37,337.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience. This position is open until filled with a first initial review on September 15, 2026.

Culture

Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

Benefits and Perks

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled.

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Equal Access

Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.

Accommodations

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