Professional Math Tutor

Wallace Community College; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Wallace Community College seeks a Part-time Professional Tutor to provide high-quality tutoring for mathematics from developmental to college-level courses. The role emphasizes diagnosing gaps, explaining concepts through multiple methods, and guiding problem-solving while supporting student persistence and success.

Part-time positions depend on enrollment and instructional needs, with travel for interviews at own expense.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related field.
• Demonstrated mastery of college-level mathematics through coursework or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in developmental to college-level math.
• Diagnose learning gaps and adjust instructional approaches.
• Explain mathematical concepts using multiple methods and real-world applications.
• Guide students through structured problem-solving processes rather than providing answers.
• Reinforce classroom instruction and support curriculum-aligned outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify student support needs and reinforce outcomes.
• Attend tutor training sessions and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication with students and staff.

Skills

Math knowledge

Diagnose gaps

Communication

Patience

Organization

Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

The Professional Math Tutor provides high-quality academic support to students enrolled in mathematics courses ranging from developmental math through college-level mathematics. This position is responsible for facilitating conceptual understanding, strengthening problem-solving skills, and promoting student persistence and success in mathematics. This position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and student tutors to provide high-quality tutoring services and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

SALARY: $24.77 per hour, not to exceed 19 hours per week.

Part-time positions are posted based on the possible availability of a future assignment which are sporadic and may not occur. Available positions are contingent upon enrollment and instructional needs of the College.

Academic Support Services

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring to students mathematics courses including, but not limited to: Basic Math / Developmental Math, Algebra, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry.
• Diagnose student learning gaps and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
• Explain mathematical concepts using multiple methods and real-world applications.
• Guide students through structured problem-solving processes rather than providing answers.
• Reinforce classroom instruction and support curriculum-aligned learning outcomes.

Student Success & Academic Coaching

• Support students in developing effective study strategies for mathematics success.
• Assist students in building confidence, persistence, and independent learning skills.
• Help students prepare for quizzes, exams, placement tests, and course assessments.
• Identify recurring academic barriers and recommend appropriate interventions or resources.

Collaboration and Student Success

• Collaborate with faculty to identify student support needs and reinforce course learning outcomes.
• Provide feedback on common student challenges and areas of instructional difficulty.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources, including academic advising, accessibility services, counseling services, and other student support programs.
• Participate in retention and student success initiatives designed to improve academic performance and persistence.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled tutor training sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and effective communication in all interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• Remain current on tutoring best practices, writing instruction methodologies, and educational technologies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong conceptual and procedural knowledge of mathematics.
• Ability to diagnose learning gaps and adapt instruction in real time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, professionalism, and strong student engagement skills.
• Ability to motivate students and foster academic confidence.
• Strong organizational skills for tracking student progress and documentation.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required.
2. Demonstrated mastery of college-level mathematics through coursework or equivalent experience relevant to the tutoring assignment.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Available positions are contingent upon enrollment and the instructional needs of the College.

Applicants must travel at their own expense for interviews that are conducted in person.

Wallace Community College accepts applications for Part-time Professional Tutors on a continuous basis, to fill morning, afternoon, evening or weekend needs. However, it does not necessarily imply there are immediate openings.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at [phone].

Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.