Tutor- Mathematics (part time)

Tutor- Mathematics (part time)

Position Title: Tutor - Mathematics

Department/Unit: Academic Affairs

Classification: Casual Employee <600 Hours per year

Status (exempt/non-exempt): Non-exempt

Salary/Grade: $25.25 Per Hour

 Reports to: Dean of Academic Pathways and CTE

Percentage: Varies- up to 10 hours a week

Annual/Academic year: Fall, Winter and Spring term

Your application will be reviewed upon receipt. 

An Application is complete when the following have been uploaded:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• An Unofficial Transcript

Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) is shaping the future of higher education in Lincoln County.

In support of our mission, all OCCC employees demonstrate commitment to: 

• Participation in cross-functional collaboration across the College. 
• Continuous improvement. 
• Understanding that student success is at the center of every staff position at the College. 
• Having an entrepreneurial mindset and propensity to “see what is possible.” 
• Exhibit collegiality and respect for everyone. 
• Being excited about and committed to advancing OCCC’s future: continued independent accreditation, growth and a great place to work. 

Position Summary

Tutor is responsible for providing a respectful, encouraging and positive learning atmosphere for Oregon Coast Community (OCCC) students.  

The Fall term Mathematics tutoring hours are to be determined

More than one position may be hired depending upon availability.

Hours will change from one term to the next.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring to OCCC students in Mathematics.  
• Using the Canvas shell (with observer access) to ensure tutoring assistance is consistent with practices of the class instructor.
• Work with the student to develop study strategies. 
• Report any problem or concerns in a timely manner to supervisor. 

Miscellaneous

• Participates in training, in-services and professional development 
• Supports student success through participation in college committee work, Welcome Week, OCCC Cares, Commencement and/or related activities.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, that support the College’s mission.

The list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the tasks performed by this position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibility. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Have successfully completed the course (with an A or B) in Introductory to Algebra, Intermediate Algebra and Pre-Calculus

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the subject matter 
• Enjoy tutoring the subject for which services are being provided 
• Be able to explain concepts to others effectively 
• Effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success 
• Work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds 
• Possess good organizational skills and complete paperwork in a timely manner 
• Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: 

• Sit, see and talk or hear. 
• Have mobility to move between offices, classrooms, and floors.
• Use hands to finger, handle or operate computers, objects, tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms. 
• Occasionally bend, stoop, and pull.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have the ability to carry equipment and tools of moderate weight, using arms and hands. 
• Have vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, and complete and maintain various types of records. 
• Hear the conversational voice and effectively communicate responses.  
• Work in an office environment with potential for interruptions and background noise.

Assignment will include presence at all primary OCCC locations and may include evening and weekend work. Travel between College sites and other locations will be required. Occasional travel and overnight stays outside of Lincoln County may be required for training and other purposes.

The use of tobacco and smoke-emitting materials and devices including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited on all College Property, including OCCC’s building exteriors and parking lots.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.