Mathematics Project TA: Peer Tutoring & Class Support

Mercy University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy College in New York seeks a Specl. Proj. MATH TA to provide in-class tutoring and academic support, working closely with the course instructor to assist with classroom activities and help peers develop study and note-taking strategies.

The position emphasizes modeling good study habits, time management, and encouraging student success through engagement with campus resources. Candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA and have a B+ or better in relevant subjects, plus a faculty letter of support.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students and instructors.
• Must demonstrate mastery of the specific content area or a related subject area in which he or she will assist students in the classroom.
• Must provide name of one Mercy College faculty member who will provide a letter of support on their behalf.
• Must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 and an average of B+ or better in subjects in which they will assist students in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Attend required classes on time and be prepared.
• Communicate, collaborate and assist the course instructor with classroom activities.
• Assist students, individuals or small groups, to understand topic concepts, methods, and classroom assignments.
• Assist students to understand the syllabus, class assignments, and how to input answers in Blackboard.
• Comply with policies and procedures of the Department and the College including but not limited to the College’s Code of Conduct and maintain students’ information confidentiality.
• Accurately log work hours on Banner timesheets in Mercy Connect and submit them on time.
• Attend training and professional development workshops. Meet with CAEI Supervisor.

Skills

Rapport with students

Content mastery

Letter of support

GPA 3.0 requirement

Job description

Mercy College in New York seeks a Specl. Proj. MATH TA to provide in-class tutoring and academic support, working closely with the course instructor to assist with classroom activities and help peers develop study and note-taking strategies.

The position emphasizes modeling good study habits, time management, and encouraging student success through engagement with campus resources. Candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA and have a B+ or better in relevant subjects, plus a faculty letter of support.