About the role
Who We Are:
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.
Our Values:
- 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.
About the Role:
We’re seeking a motivated and skilled Part-Time Math Tutor to support students in college-level mathematics and related STEM disciplines. 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 and early college level, strong customer service skills and a passion for helping students succeed.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Proficiency in math subjects from pre-algebra to college-level trigonometry
- Additional knowledge in calculus, physical sciences, accounting, engineering, or IT support is a plus
2. Tutoring & Instruction
- Ability to quickly identify key student concerns and prioritize subject issues
- Ability to guide students through complex concepts with patience and clarity
- Willingness to dig beneath surface-level questions to address root challenges
3. Communication
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a diverse student population
- Capable of maintaining a professional and supportive tone as well as a positive, growth-oriented mindset in all settings
4. Learning Environment Management
- Maintain an inclusive, clean, and student-friendly environment
- Adapt quickly in a dynamic lab setting, serving multiple students efficiently
- Promote respect and collaboration among students
- Ability to work cohesively and dynamically with a team of tutors
5. Technology Proficiency
- Comfortable using Windows PCs, MacBooks, and Chromebooks
- Familiar with learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard), Microsoft and Google Suites, Zoom, email, and chat tools
- Experience with virtual instruction tools (Zoom, screen sharing, writing tablet usage) preferred
6. Organizational & Reporting Skills
- Accurately track tutoring sessions for outcome reporting
- Adhere to academic and privacy standards, including FERPA compliance
Key Responsibilities:
- Use established Math Center pedagogy and protocols to tutor students one-on-one in math courses and math-related courses. Thoroughly document tutoring data.
- Sustain high quality customer service while facilitating back-to-back tutoring sessions
- Apply advanced problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and 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.
Education & Experience:
Qualifications -
- Strong background in Math, Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Prior tutoring or teaching experience at secondary or post-secondary levels preferred
- Commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in educational settings
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
- Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:
Health & Wellness
- Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Financial & Retirement Benefits
- All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
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