Math and Science Tutor - Full-Time

Job Title:

Full-Time Math and Science Tutor

Location:

Ivy Tech Community College – Downtown Indianapolis Campus

Job Type: Full-Time

Classification: N4

Compensation: $18 per hour

Schedule:

40 hours per week; 9am to 6pm Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm Friday

Reports to:

Math and Science Center Assistant Director

Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

• Empathy:
  We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity:
  We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility:
  We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact:
  We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

We’re seeking a motivated and skilled Full-Time Math Tutor to support students in college level mathematics and related STEM disciplines. Located primarily at the downtown Indianapolis campus with the possibility for hours at the Plainfield site, this position involves providing in-person and virtual tutoring in a welcoming, inclusive environment that fosters academic growth. The role includes 1-on-1 tutoring in STEM courses, leading group tutoring sessions, leading review workshops, and assisting departmental leadership with outreach and marketing.

An ideal candidate will have experience with STEM education at the high-school or early college level, strong customer service skills and a passion for helping students succeed.

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Use established Math and Science Center pedagogy and protocols to tutor students one-on-one in math courses and other STEM-related courses. Thoroughly document tutoring data.
• Sustain high quality customer service while facilitating back-to-back tutoring sessions.
• Apply advanced problem-solving skills to proactively troubleshoot and quickly resolve student questions and inquiries.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams—including faculty—utilizing transparent and empathetic communication to help elevate departmental services and contribute to team initiatives.
• Assist departmental leadership with marketing and outreach, including conducting class visits, tabling events, and leading relevant workshops for students.
• Assist with monitoring department’s email communications to help schedule tutoring appointments for students.
• Assist departmental leadership with analyzing departmental data to identify trends and make actionable recommendations for service growth and development.
• Maintain an understanding of pedagogical trends and apply relevant skills in support of student success.

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Proficiency in math subjects from pre-algebra to calculus.
• Additional knowledge in life sciences, physical sciences, accounting, engineering, or IT support is a plus.
• Tutoring & Instruction
• Ability to quickly identify, assess, and prioritise key student concerns in accordance with departmental pedagogy.
• Ability to guide students through complex concepts with patience and clarity.
• Willingness to dig beneath surface-level questions to address root challenges.
• Communication
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with student population.
• Capable of maintaining a professional and supportive tone as well as a positive.growth-oriented mindset in all settings.
• Ability to speak comfortably and confidently in a small-classroom setting.
• Learning Environment Management
• Maintain an inclusive, clean, and…