Lab Tutor, Math

Palm Beach State College • Belle Glade, FL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for fostering independent learning by supporting students in developing learning strategies and reviewing concepts taught in class. Provides individual tutoring and organized study group sessions. Collaborates with supervisors in the review and development of lab resources and programming.

Acceptable education required in one of the following related areas: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Business, Economics, Actuarial Science, Science, Astronomy, Secondary Education or greater, Engineering, Computer Science, Anatomy & physiology, Accounting, Biology, or other related discipline.

Acceptable related experience to include, but not limited to, teaching, tutoring, training or adult education, developmental education, or curriculum development.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in related discipline
• One year of related experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Skilled in delivering a high level of customer service
• Skilled in attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Skilled in promoting cooperative behavior and team efforts
• Ability to convey knowledge of tutorial discipline to others in a practical and comprehensive manner
• Ability to make students active partners in the learning process
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Ability to research information for problem solving
• Regular physical attendance required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with remote tutoring
• Skilled in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting information in a meaningful manner
• College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification

Responsibilities

• Conducts tutoring sessions with individual or multiple students in person and virtual environment.
• Provides constructive feedback and suggestions on student assignments.
• Reviews lab materials and evaluates usefulness of lab resources on a periodic basis to ensure accuracy of information.
• Acts as liaison with departments within area of discipline.
• Encourages use of lab by students through communication with faculty and development and delivery of lab orientation programs.
• Assists with initiatives aimed at improving student retention and completion.
• Participates as active member within the assigned clusters.
• Creates an engaging learning environment and enhances student confidence and interest in learning.
• Maintains an awareness of current College and department policies and guidelines.
• Maintains and enhances current knowledge of field or profession.
• Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings and professional events outside of college locations, as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC
• Tuition reimbursement
• Degree recognition award
• Educational leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off
• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation
• Leadership programs
• Professional learning workshops
• State retirement plan options
• Voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree