Math, Physics, or Computer Tutor - Learning Center (Bethlehem)

Northampton Community College; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Community College is seeking tutors for the Learning Center in Bethlehem or online. Tutors will assist students in math from Pre-Algebra to Calculus and help with C++ programming and MS Office. Training is provided and certification within one year is expected.

Positions are part-time, approximately 10 to 25 hours per week, with responsibilities including meetings, record-keeping, and supporting student success through personalized instruction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in the relevant discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• A grade of B or above in each course the candidate intends to tutor.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, and a desire to help a diverse student population.
• Tutor experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Tutor math from Pre-Algebra to Calculus I and above.
• Assist students with C++ programming and MS Office.
• Obtain CRLA training and certification within one year of employment.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and respond to correspondence from Learning Center staff.

Skills

Math tutoring

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Tools

C++

HTML

MS Office

Data structures

Job description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit .

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Math, Physics, or Computer Tutor - Learning Center (Bethlehem or Online)

Summary:

Part-time (approx. 10 to 25 hours per week). Math tutors help students with math disciplines from Pre-Algebra to Calculus I and above. Computer tutors help students with C++ programming and/or Intermediate MS Office. The ability to tutor multiple disciplines is desirable.

Tutors support student success by utilizing a personalized approach to help each student gain a deeper understanding of course material, devise effective learning strategies, engage in critical thinking, and acquire additional academic skills in order to help the student reach educational goals. Tutors may meet with students on an individual or small group basis on campus and/or online. Tutors are provided with College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) training and are expected to obtain certification within one year of employment. Tutors are also expected to participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development activities, promptly respond to correspondence from Learning Center staff, and maintain complete and accurate records. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of math (math tutors). The ability to tutor introductory Statistics, Physics, and MS Office is a plus for math tutors.
• Proficiency in C++ programming (computer tutors). Knowledge of HTML, basic network, microcomputer OS, data structure is a plus for computer tutors.
• An Associate degree or above in the discipline or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
• A grade of B or above in each course the candidate intends to tutor
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, an interest in working with a diverse population of students, patience, and a genuine desire to help others learn and succeed
• Previous experience as a peer or professional tutor is a plus but not required

Special Instructions:

The number of positions hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department and the College. Please understand that there may not presently be a position available at the time of your application. When an opening becomes available, the hiring manager will look to this pool of candidates for consideration. Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing application, you will need the following documents to upload:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• References
• Unofficial Transcript

The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF