Peer Tutor Plus - Learning Lab

Henry Ford College; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford College in Dearborn seeks a Professional Math Tutor (Peer Tutor Plus) to provide individualized and small-group tutoring to students across listed subjects. The role emphasizes strong subject‑matter knowledge and helping students strengthen learning strategies and understand course material.

This is a part-time role with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Appointments renew each semester; compensation is determined by degree level.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and/or 60+ college credits within the target program/subject.
• Ability to listen, interpret and respond to students in a learning setting.
• Ability to tutor students individually and in small groups across multiple courses.
• Willingness to learn and apply software packages used in supported courses.
• Enthusiasm, patience, and a desire to help others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person tutoring for Henry Ford College courses in math and related subjects.
• Tutor students individually and in small groups to develop understanding and skills.
• Support students in areas of weakness with appropriate academic guidance.
• Collaborate with Learning Lab staff and other departments to deliver workshops and study sessions.
• Deliver knowledge effectively in a computer-lab classroom and demonstrate appropriate use of technology.

Skills

Listening

Supporting Learning

Teaching Others

Creative Thinking

Dependability

Education

Associate degree or 60+ credits

Job description

Position Description Summary

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a Professional Math Tutor (Peer Tutor Plus). The Peer Tutor Plus is responsible for providing individualized and small-group tutoring support to HFC students. This position interacts primarily with students, faculty, and staff. The Peer Tutor Plus will provide in-person tutoring. Tutors are expected to demonstrate strong subject‑matter knowledge and relevant experience, as well as the ability to help students strengthen their learning strategies and develop a deeper understanding of course material. This is a part‑time position, with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Appointments are subject to renewal each semester (Fall, Winter, and Summer). Compensation is determined by degree level.

We are currently accepting applications for Peer Tutor Plus positions to support the following courses and academic programs:

• Mathematics (All Levels, but especially MATH-010, MATH-100, MATH-110, MATH-115, MATH-131, MATH-141, MATH-165, and MATH-180)
• Accounting (esp. BBA-131)
• Biology (esp. BIO-131, BIO-152, BIO-233, and BIO-234)
• Chemistry (esp. CHEM-111, CHEM-131, and CHEM-141)
• Computer Information Systems (esp. CIS-100, CIS-125, CIS-221, and HCS-131)
• Digital and Graphic Arts: Must have knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, Animate and Acrobat.
• Economics (esp. BEC-151 and BEC-152)
• Nursing (esp. NSG-101, NSG-115, NSG-117, NSG-118, NSG-119, and NSG-121)
• Philosophy (esp. PHIL-131)
• Physics
• Political Science (esp. POLS-131)
• Psychology (esp. PSY-131)
• Sociology (esp. SOC-131)
• World Languages (esp. Spanish, French, Arabic)

Core Competencies And Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and/or 60 plus college credits within the target program/subject.

The most successful candidate will have a career that might include the following:

• Listening - Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues such as body language in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations.
• Supporting Learning - Provides support and encouragement during learning process; expresses confidence that others will be able to learn a new procedure or skill.
• Teaching Others - Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
• Creative Thinking - Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.
• Dependability and Reliability - Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations; diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance; rarely is late for meetings or appointments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Including But Not Limited To

• Must be highly conversant at developmental level.
• Ability to support via tutoring all or majority of courses offered at Henry Ford College in program/curriculum/subject area.
• Ability to tutor students individually and in groups in designated skills for understanding and acquisition of skills, in concept understanding, and facilitate comprehension.
• Assist students in areas of weakness, while providing appropriate academic guidance.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and demonstrate applicable software packages other topics covered in our supported courses.
• In concert with the Learning Lab Coordinator, work closely with other departments and faculty as necessary to provide the best services from subject-specific workshop series, group tutoring, and study sessions.
• Ability to deliver knowledge effectively to students working in a computer lab classroom.
• Where applicable, demonstrate the use of technology.
• Skill in active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to use good judgment and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to maintain records and information.
• As directed, Peer Tutors PLUS will participate in training and professional development activities.
• Peer Tutors PLUS must possess an enthusiasm for the subject area, patience, and a willingness to help others.

Additional Information

While we have attempted to capture the core functional responsibilities in the role, the statements contained in this job announcement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements should not be considered. Therefore, performing additional job-related duties not listed above may be required as assigned.