Paraprofessional Tutor - Math Outreach Center

Amarillo College; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Amarillo College is seeking a Part-Time Paraprofessional Tutor for the Math Outreach Center to provide non-classroom academic assistance to students either individually or in small groups. The role focuses on proactive and remedial math support in alignment with the Academic Success Centers’ mission.

The candidate should have Calculus II level experience, with Differential Equations experience preferred, and prior tutoring in math.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Calculus II level experience required.
• Preferred: experience with differential equations.
• Previous tutoring experience in Math Academic Success Center as a level II tutor or professional tutor.
• Ability to tutor mathematics using high-impact teaching practices and learner-centered pedagogies.
• Capable of supervising peer tutors (4–10 tutors).
• Able to train and mentor new tutors and provide feedback to students.

Responsibilities

• Tutor mathematics to students individually or in small groups using active learning strategies.
• Supervise peer tutors (4–10 tutors).
• Assist in developing a study manual for tutors to strengthen math skills.
• Train and mentor new tutors; mentor new staff as needed.
• Provide feedback to students to motivate and build confidence.
• Teach learning strategies like study skills, note-taking, and test-taking.
• Provide supplemental instruction to improve academic performance.
• Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Communicate with faculty about student needs and tutoring progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Calculus II

Differential equations (preferred)

Tools

Graphing calculator

Microsoft Office

Colleague

Job description

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming lives through learning, creating opportunities for student success, and nurturing prosperity for the Texas Panhandle. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Part-Time Paraprofessional Tutor - Math Outreach Center who will be all-in on our mission and who will provide non-classroom, academic assistance/instruction to students on an individual or small-group basis for proactive or remedial purposes. The mission of the Academic Success Centers (ASC) is to provide the AC student with academic support and learning strategies through services, resources and collaborations with faculty that allow students to become engaged, independent and successful learners.

Education

Required: Minimum of Calculus II level experiencerequired.
Preferred: Experience with differential equations.

Experience

Required: Previous experience in tutoring in Math Academic Success Center as a level II tutor or as a professional tutor.

• Tutor mathematics to students by incorporating high-impact teaching practices as well as learner-centered pedagogies with an emphasis on active learning strategies.
• Supervise peer tutors (4 – 10 tutors).
• Assist in development of study manual for tutors to strengthen their skills in Mathematics.
• Train peer tutors.
• Mentor new tutors.
• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
• Provide students with learning strategies such as study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Provide supplemental instruction to students, either individual or group setting, to improve academic performance.
• Organize the tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
• Communicate with faculty with regard to student needs and/or tutoring completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Relevance, and Engagement!

• Ability to incorporate computers and graphing calculator for tutoring.
• Good verbal and written command of the English language and grammar is required.
• Skills in computer operations
• Ability to learn new computer software.
• Working knowledge of multimedia classroom equipment.
• Ability to work under stress, work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to deal with people in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work well with a team or independently.
• Must bedependable
• Must have excellent presentation and communicationskills.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solvingskills.
• Must have time management and organizationalskills.

Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.

Pay grade 6. (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.

Working Conditions

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary).

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets) and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Software commonly used includes Microsoft Office, Colleague, and various other educational applications. Work may also be performed outside of the office and with little to no supervision.