Temp, PT Math Tutor

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College is seeking a math tutor dedicated to fostering self-directed learning. You will help students understand coursework, clarify concepts, and provide clear explanations of assignments to build a solid foundation for further study.

You may be asked to visit classes at the start of each semester, attend math classes or college events to promote tutoring services, and coordinate short workshops. Flexible hours apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in mathematics.
• Experience teaching or tutoring is a plus.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Encourage self-directed learning and development in each student.
• Help clarify concepts and give clear explanations of assignments to build a solid foundation for future study.
• Visit classes at the start of each semester to introduce tutoring resources.
• Attend math classes or college events to promote tutoring services.
• Coordinate and present workshops to assist just-in-time learning.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the director.

Skills

Teaching

Tutoring

Education

Degree in mathematics

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The tutor is primarily responsible for encouraging self-directed learning and development in each student. To do this, a tutor assists students to understand their coursework. This may require the tutor to help clarify a concept or give a clear explanation of an assignment. The tutor is not expected to know how to answer every possible question, but rather to work to ensure that the student develops a firm foundation to take learning to the next level. Math tutors are asked to visit classes at the start of each semester to introduce themselves and make students aware of tutoring resources. They may also be asked to attend math classes or other college events to promote tutoring services. They may also be asked to coordinate and present workshops to assist just in time learning. Additional tasks may also be assigned by the director.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Degree in mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience Teaching/Tutoring a plus.

Additional Comments

We are looking for individuals with a strong sense of personal responsibility and who are self-starters. They should be compassionate yet not afraid to set healthy boundaries. Work hours may vary. The schedule will change with the semester.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.