Embedded Tutor - Math

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Work type: Part-time Temporary, Student employee
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Tutors and Lab Aides

Position:Embedded Tutor

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position:Student Hourly Temporary

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Opportunity for hybrid schedule:No

Starting Salary Range: $15.68

Position Summary: The Embedded Tutor will support JCCC by serving as an academic support personnel member who works alongside instructors in the classroom settings to enhance student learning.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma with successful completion of specific courses.
• Must be enrolled in and maintain at least 3 credit hours at JCCC and 2.5 cumulative GPA through the duration of employment in the position.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to listen, understand and demonstrate patience when working with students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Provide current or previous JCCC math instructor’s information for recommendation.

Position detailsinclude but are not limited to:

• Student Academic Support:
  Assist students in understanding concepts. Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving through guided questioning. Offer help to students who appear disengaged, confused, or lost during class. Focus on guiding students toward understanding rather than providing direct answers. Support students requiring accommodation under the instructor's direction.
• Instructional Alignment:
  Ensure all support strategies reflect the instructor's teaching style and course objectives.
• Observation and Reporting:
  Observe and report common student challenges or misconceptions (e.g., raise common questions students may have but are not willing to ask). Notify the instructor of any unusual student behavior or concerns. Share observations and feedback that may inform instructional adjustments.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintain open and regular communication with the instructor. Seek clarification when unsure about expectations or procedures. Communicate respectfully and professionally with students and the professor.
• Online Learning Support:
  In an online class, tutors can participate in online discussions by answering questions and fostering communication.
• Professional and Ethical Responsibilities:
  Maintain confidentiality regarding student performance and behavior.
• Other duties as assigned

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

Benefits Category

For Part‑time temporary employees:

• 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.

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…