Peer Tutor Plus - Learning Lab

Henry Ford College • Mi, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Henry Ford College is hiring a Professional Math Tutor (Peer Tutor Plus) to provide in-person, individualized and small-group tutoring support to HFC students. Tutors work primarily with students, faculty, and staff and are expected to demonstrate strong subject-matter knowledge and relevant experience while helping students strengthen learning strategies and develop a deeper understanding of course material.

This is a part-time position of up to 20 hours per week. Appointments are subject to renewal each semester (Fall, Winter, and Summer). Compensation is determined by degree level. The college is accepting applications for tutoring in mathematics, accounting, biology, chemistry, computer information systems, digital and graphic arts, economics, nursing, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, and world languages.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and/or 60 or more college credits within the target program or subject.
• Strong subject-matter knowledge and relevant experience in the tutoring subject area.
• Ability to tutor at the developmental level and support all or most courses in the relevant program, curriculum, or subject area.
• Ability to tutor students individually and in groups and facilitate their understanding and acquisition of skills.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and demonstrate applicable software packages and course topics.
• Strong active-listening skills, including giving full attention, understanding others’ points, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Good judgment and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Enthusiasm for the subject area, patience, and willingness to help others.
• Regular and punctual attendance and dependable follow-through on commitments.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group in-person tutoring to students.
• Tutor students in designated skills, concept understanding, and course-material comprehension.
• Support students in areas of weakness and provide appropriate academic guidance.
• Support all or most courses offered at Henry Ford College within the relevant program, curriculum, or subject area.
• Learn and demonstrate applicable software packages and other topics covered in supported courses.
• Work with the Learning Lab Coordinator, other departments, and faculty to provide subject-specific workshops, group tutoring, and study sessions.
• Deliver knowledge effectively to students working in a computer lab classroom and demonstrate technology where applicable.
• Maintain records and information.
• Participate in training and professional development activities as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree