Location: North Adams, MA Category: Student Employment Posted On: Thu May 4 2023 Job Description:
Did you totally ace your Intro Stats class? Do you love explaining how to solve a differential equation? Then we need you! The MCLA Math Drop-In Center is hiring tutors for the Fall semester.
The Math Drop-In Center is an open, appointment free space where MCLA students can stop by any time to get help on math related questions and problems. We service students in a wide range of subject areas, from Psychology to Physics, Math to Business. The Math Drop-in Center seeks students to serve as peer tutors. They will hold regular weekly hours at the Math Drop-in Center, where they will serve as peer tutors, create resources for students, and keep data on students served at the center.
Never tutored before? No problem! All tutors receive tutor training at the beginning of the semester. All you need to bring is your math knowledge and a passion for helping your fellow students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attending periodic training meetings during the semester.
Help students who come in on a drop-in basis.
Professionally and independently conducting tutoring sessions as scheduled.
Collect and report data of students served at the center.
Meet regularly with supervising faculty to talk about the progress at the center and any challenges that arise.
Becoming familiar with texts and other resources useful for tutoring.
Create resources together with professors based on student needs and faculty input.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Leadership development.
Enhancement of command of subject material and communication abilities.
Development of appreciation for varying learning and teaching styles.
Cultivation of new relationships with students and instructors.
Development of additional options for recommendations and references.
Enhancement of resume.
Job Requirements:
Have at least a 3.0 GPA overall or a 3.3 in their most recent semester
Have an appropriate background in mathematics
Additional Information:
This position is open only to students currently enrolled at MCLA.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its educational programs, activities and employment practices. The college complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations advancing equal employment. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment at MCLA. MCLA is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") to not discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to each respective MCLA's Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Patrick Connelly
Dean of Title IX and Student Wellness
Phone: (413) 662-5127
Email: Patrick.Connelly@mcla.edu
Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov