Professional Tutor, Math

Part-Time Tutor – HPU Learning Excellence ProgramWe are seeking a part-time tutor to assist students enrolled in the Learning Excellence Program. The tutor will meet with students to help improve their math skills and follow individualized study plans provided by the students.Requirements:Availability to work 25–29 hours per weekFlexibility for daytime and evening hours, with potential weekend hours as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience and Training: 

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in related area preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

The person seeking this position must have strong interpersonal skills, verbal communication, reasoning ability, ability to work with others individually or in groups, and maintain the confidential nature of services provided.  Person must be able to tutor different levels of math through Calculus. Knowledge of introductory statistics is highly desired. 

Physical Requirements:

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Position requires tutoring students in various courses offered by the University. Developing student study skills and creating a positive learning environment are required.  In addition, keeping accurate records of students tutored and length of tutor appointment times are responsibilities of the position.  Communication with the Senior Learning Excellence Specialist and with Specialists on the progress of students tutored is required.  Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The professional Math tutor reports to the Senior Learning Excellence Specialist.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Tutor will be responsible for working with Learning Excellence students on a weekly basis. Person must be engaged and proactive with Learning Excellence students while on duty.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Shannon Thomae, Senior Learning Excellence Specialist at sthomae@highpoint.edu or Sarah Schoultz, Associate Director of Learning Excellence at sschoult@highpoint.edu