Math Tutor (2 Positions)

Virginia Community Colleges; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Math Tutors to enhance student success through personalized tutoring sessions. In this part-time role, you will engage with students in various formats, providing essential support in mathematics and study strategies. Your expertise in PreCalculus, Statistics, and Calculus will be invaluable as you help students achieve their academic goals. This position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences. If you are passionate about education and committed to fostering student achievement, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PreCalculus, Statistics, and Calculus required.
• Must have an 'A' or 'B' in relevant courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group tutoring in mathematics.
• Assist students with computer literacy and study strategies.

Skills

Mathematics Tutoring

Effective Communication

Customer Service

Study Strategies Development

Education

PreCalculus I and II

Statistics I

Higher-level Calculus

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Basic Computer Literacy

Job description

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Posting Summary

Working Title: Math Tutor (2 Positions)

Role Title: Education Support Assistant

Role Code: 29141-SW

FLSA: Nonexempt

Pay Band: 01

Position Number: 295W5117

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Division: Tidewater Community College (Div)

Hiring Range: $17.64 per hour, part-time

Work Schedule: 15 hours per week, part time, Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Job Description:

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads for 50 years. Tutors provide academic support to increase student academic achievement by meeting with students to clarify learning objectives and outcomes and work on study skills. Tutors assist faculty, deans, and the Learning Assistance Supervisor in supporting the student success initiatives of Tidewater Community College.

This Math Tutor Recruitment is to fill 2 positions; 1 Virginia Beach Campus & 1 Norfolk Campus.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Meet with students in a one-to-one, small-group, drop-in, or online tutoring format(s) to provide learning assistance in mathematics.
• Tutor students in basic computer literacy to include accessing student email, creating and saving documents and other file types, and navigating Canvas.
• Help with developing study strategies for students requesting tutoring services.
• Participate in team meetings, tutor-training sessions, and professional development training.
• Partner with instructors to offer outreach-learning opportunities in the classroom and team up to offer course-relevant workshops.
• Maintain familiarity with campus resources available to students.
• Maintain a resourceful supply of course-relevant handouts in learning assistance centers.
• Demonstrate patience, encouragement, and empathy to students having difficulty.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.

KSA's/Required Qualifications:

• Significant knowledge of the concepts taught in PreCalculus I and II, Statistics I, and higher-level Calculus.
• Must have obtained an “A” or “B” grade in the course(s) for which tutoring will be performed.
• Effective oral, written, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to contextualize transferable academic study techniques and learning strategies into collaborative learning sessions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience providing excellent customer service to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience with responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.

Additional Information:

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification