Tutor - Part-time - Mathematics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Olive-Harvey College in Chicago seeks a qualified Part-Time Tutor in Mathematics to support students and promote independent learning. The tutor will provide academic assistance, work with instructors, and help students progress toward their academic goals within Academic Support.

This in-person role is scheduled up to 29 hours per week, with a pay rate of $21.31 per hour. The tutor will maintain student records, schedule sessions, and contribute to constructive projects that foster strong study

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics required.
• Experience tutoring upper-level mathematics preferred.
• Ability to work in a diverse urban community college environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance to assigned tutees, group or individual.
• Establish liaison with instructor and assist student under instructor’s direction.
• Attend training sessions to improve tutoring competency.
• Maintain records on each student including follow-up and assessment.
• Schedule tutoring appointments and provide evaluations/reports as required.
• Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and motivate academic growth.
• Assist students in understanding subject material and improving academic capabilities.
• Help students develop study skills for academic success.
• Establish rapport with assigned students.
• Assist in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-directed

Time management

Tutoring techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Job description

TUTOR PART TIME - MATHEMATICS

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

Olive-Harvey College is seeking a qualified Tutor Part-Time in Mathematics to join our team. The Tutor bridges the gap between the college and the needs of the student. This position also helps students make academic progress, while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. City Colleges has transformed the lives of more than one million alumni through education, and we aim to serve as an economic engine for the City of Chicago. Academic Support is committed to helping students meet their academic and career goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group or individually.
• Establishes liaison with the instructor and works under the instructor’s direction to assist the student.
• Attends periodic training sessions given by staff members to increase competency in working with students.
• Maintains records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Schedules tutoring appointments.
• Provides evaluations and other reports as required by staff.
• Helps students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying and helps students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helps students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Assists in designing and implementing class cooperative projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mathematics.
• Consideration will be given to candidates who do not have a Bachelor’s degree but possess technical certification(s) necessary for the subject being tutored.
• Possess experience tutoring upper-level mathematics: Calculus1-3, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Statistics, Finite Math, and Discrete Math, preferred.
• Proficient in subject area to be tutored.
• Experience working in a large urban community college environment with a diverse cultural and ethnic student body is highly desirable.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of effective tutoring techniques and strategies in subject area.
• Knowledge of tutoring strategies used for improving student study skills.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Completion of tutoring certification preferred.
• This position will be scheduled up to 29 hours per week. This is an in-person role. Must be able to report to campus for each scheduled shift.
• Salary: $21.31/hour

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

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