Tutor I - Math Resource Center

Position: Tutor I - Math Resource Center

Job no: 497892
Work type: Part-time Temporary
Location: Overland Park Main Campus, KS
Categories: Tutors and Lab Aides
Payscale: 13

On-site

Job Description:

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Part-time Temporary

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies, up to 12 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range:  $16.31-$20.77 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: Tutor students in various Mathematics courses taught in Johnson County Community College. Other responsibilities include referring students to appropriate resources, assist students with computer software, web-based homework platforms, and calculator skills necessary for the courses, help with problem solving skills required in Mathematics, and other duties as requested by the supervisor.

- Willing to work afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.


• Successful completion of college level Calculus 2.


• Requires basic skill set and proficiency.


• Conducts work assignments as directed.


• Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

 

Required Skills:

• Must be able to help with computer programs and online homework platforms.


• Good communication skills, including listening with understanding and patience is required.


• Ability to explain concepts and solve word problems in Mathematics, both orally and in written form in a one to one or small group setting

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior tutoring experience.

Position details include but are not limited to:

• Tutor students through drop-in, by-appointment, and/or semester-long tutoring (online and/or in-person) in subjects, skills, or content deemed appropriate by the relevant supervisor; build rapport and supportive relationships with students.


• Refer students to appropriate resources within the relevant resource center and larger Academic Resource Center.


• Refer students to appropriate resources outside the relevant resource center/Academic Resource Center with consultation/direction from the relevant supervisor. 


• Maintain accurate and detailed records, adhering to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and keeping appropriate staff updated on student progress and problems. 


• Assist in the daily activities of the center, cover the front desk when needed, ensure students are checked in/out, and help maintain a positive, clean, and organized center space. 


• Assist students with computer systems/software and help students troubleshoot computer problems as they impact tutoring operations. 


• Use the appropriate scheduling system to manage and maintain tutoring schedules. 


• Participate in mandatory center training and other campus-wide training opportunities as appropriate. 

 

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and unofficial transcripts. 

Benefits Category

For Part‑time partial is employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses


• More flexibility on scheduling


• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents


• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

 

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Disclosure: 

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.