Math Tutor

Ivy Tech Community College; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care option

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement savings through payroll

Fee remission for employees and depend

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus, Indiana seeks a part-time math tutor to support students in algebra, finite, and quantitative reasoning, with calculus preferred. This role focuses on close collaboration with instructors and students to improve understanding and outcomes.

The tutor will offer small group and one-on-one sessions, help students set objectives, and teach software usage including Excel. Flexibility and teamwork are valued in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of content area being taught through prior course work or work experience.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring in college algebra, finite, and quantitative reasoning; calculus preferred.
• Tutor in small groups or one-on-one; teach use of software as needed.
• Guide students in using software programs, including Excel, and other course materials.
• Encourage study skills and college success techniques; operate related hardware as needed.

Skills

Content knowledge

Excellent communication

Teamwork / independence

Education

Related area degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Computer software usage

Job description

A math tutor at Ivy Tech Community College serves as a bridge between the instructor and the student, helping to close the gap in understanding and improve academic performance. Their role is both academic and supportive, and the justification for having one can be built on several key points.

• Maintain consistency in availability to provide small group and one-on-one tutoring services to meet the demands and needs of students.
• Define and follow through with each student on stated objectives and tutoring goals.
• Provides tutoring in college algebra, finite, and quantitative reasoning. Someone who can also tutor calculus is preferred.
• Teaches and assists students in the use of computer software as needed.
• Maintains, guides, and instructs students in the use of software programs, Microsoft Excel, and supplemental materials directly related to courses.
• Teaches and encourages all students to utilize study skills and other college success techniques.
• Operates computers, printers, and other hardware and business machines.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with other tutors.

Pay Rate $15.00/hour

12-15 hours per week

• Knowledge of content area being taught through prior course work or work experience.
• Possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.

Preferred qualifications include a degree in a related area with previous tutoring or teaching experience.

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.