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Professional Tutor Full or Part Time: Part time Hours: 23 Exempt: No Supervisory Org: Math and Physics Learning Center (PM) JOB SUMMARY : To tutor students in Math, Physics, and Statistics in the ...

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Employer & IndustrySchools, tutoring centers, online platformsEducational institutions, private coaching firms, online coaching services

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Professional Tutor Math - Learning Lab

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Henry Ford College, MI
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$18.90 - $23.36/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Salary: $18.90 - $23.36 Hourly
Location : Dearborn, MI, MI
Job Type: PT Non Classified
Job Number: 202200284
Division: Library
Department: Learning Lab
Opening Date: 05/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description Summary
HFC presents an opportunity for a professional Tutor (Part-Time)
The Math Professional Tutor is responsible for providing individual and small group tutorial support to HFC students. This position interacts primarily with students, faculty, and staff. The Professional Tutor may provide tutoring in-person or online. Professional Tutors are expected to be content-matter experts and help students improve their strategies for learning.
This position is part-time, with a maximum of 24 hours per week, and is subject to renewal each semester (Fall, Winter, and Summer). Compensation is based on degree level.
We are seeking applications for Professional Tutors to support the following courses and programs:
  • Mathematics (All Levels, but especially MATH-010, MATH-100, MATH-110, MATH-115, MATH-131, MATH-141, MATH-165, and MATH-180)

Tutoring may be delivered both in-person and remotely. Professional Tutors who provide services virtually must possess the ability to perform tutoring online and have access to personal computer, webcam, microphone, and a strong, reliable internet connection.
Core Competencies and Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in program/curriculum/subject/etc. Bachelor's degree and equivalent coursework in a closely related field may be considered (e.g., Math Education, Statistics, and Physics).
  • The most successful candidate will have the education to include: Advanced or terminal degree in program/curriculum/subject/etc. or field (MA/MS in Mathematics or Math Education, Statistics, Physics).

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following competencies.
  • 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 applies 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 (e.g., Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and Trigonometry).
  • 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 skill 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 and 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 of records and information.
  • Ability to assist the Learning Lab Coordinator in and training of peer (student) tutors.
  • Professional Tutors must identify and develop content-specific resources to support student learning.
  • As directed, Professional Tutors will participate in training and professional development activities.
  • Professional Tutors 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. Therefore, performing additional job-related duties not listed above may be required as assigned. For applicants viewing this ad from an external site, please go to hfcc.edu/jobs to apply.
This position is not eligible for benefits.

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