Learning Support Specialist 1, Math

cscc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

cscc is seeking a part-time Learning Support Specialist 1 to tutor developmental math through college algebra, including pre-algebra and statistics as a desirable extra. You will tutor in person, one-on-one or in small groups, and report student progress to supervisors.

You will maintain tutoring session records, use the college's tutoring software, and foster a respectful, inclusive learning environment for diverse students.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• One year of teaching and/or tutoring experience is desired.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s)

Responsibilities

• Tutor math topics from developmental math through college algebra and statistics if possible.
• Maintain documentation of tutoring sessions and generate department reports.
• Communicate student progress to TRIO Academic Coaches and supervisor.
• Use tutoring software proficiently and adapt instruction to different learning styles.

Skills

Tutoring

Teaching

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $16.50

The Learning Support Specialist 1 (LSS1) performs the duties of a professional Math tutor and will primarily tutor students in developmental mathematics through College Algebra, including topics such as pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, and college algebra. The ability to provide tutoring in Statistics is highly desirable.

The LSS1 will tutor Math in person and is expected to work with students, either one-on-one or in small groups, to help them attain a deeper and more substantial command of the assigned subject matter.

The LSS1 must be able to work with multiple students and with other tutors present, in a shared tutoring space. The LSS1 will communicate with the TRIO Academic Coaches regarding individual student progress and needs. This position is responsible for generating reports from tutoring software and sending them to his/her supervisor. The LSS1 must have a strong command of the subject matter and be able to communicate it effectively to students using a variety of methods and teaching tools.

Tutoring

• Supplements students' understanding and command of math course material for which the students are seeking assistance, outside of class.
• Tutors for introductory courses in discipline area of expertise only.
• Helps students to develop and apply appropriate learning and study skills.
• Meets with students at appointed time.

Administrative/Clerical Functions

• Maintains documentation of all tutoring sessions.
• Generates department reports for tutoring and maintains documentation of department tutoring interactions.
• Provides course instructor(s) with communication/information that can be used to facilitate student learning of course content.
• Uses and implements the College's tutoring software with proficiency.

Continuous Learning

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the course material, as well as multiple instructional methodologies, to accommodate various student learning styles.
• Attends tutor training sessions.

Culture of Respect

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate's degree in a related field
• One (1) year of teaching and/or tutoring experience in an educational environment is desired
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s)

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

20