Central New Mexico Community College
Location
New Mexico | United States
Job description
Compensation:
Compensation Type:
Non-Exempt
Employment Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
30
Grade:
NE06
Department:
Operations Support
Position Summary
The math tutor is responsible for delivering instruction to students enrolled in the High School Equivalency Program at Northern New Mexico College. The tutor is responsible for developing math lesson plans and providing instruction and assignments or activities for students based on program curriculum. The tutor plays a significant role in the department by providing students with their present and future instructional and advisement needs, leading to student achievement of learning goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaches math to students planning to take the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam;
- Helps students improve how they process information and communication skills, alongside teaching critical‐thinking and problem‐solving skills;
- Serves as course facilitator to assist students in completing self‐paced course work and prepares/previews instructional materials (i.e. develops comprehensive lesson plans based off program curricula, incorporating multiple media; writes/
- Prepares tests, tutorials, and instructional materials; prepares and provides official pre‐HSE tests; evaluates effectiveness of instructional materials and assessment instruments, revising as needed;
- Tutors, advises and follows up with students as needed;
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and makes suggestions for improvement;
- Works collaboratively with the program director, lead instructor, faculty, and staff;
- Tracks attendance/progress and submits reports to program coordinator to meet state and federal requirements;
- Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies;
- Implements and incorporates screening and intervention systems for students with special learning needs in consultation with the college Director of Accessibility Services;
- Actively pursues and participates in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning;
- Patiently and effectively teaches students ages 16 to 60+ who may have learning obstacles or special learning needs;
- Travels to training and professional development events as needed;
- Participates in ongoing collaboration and program evaluation;
- Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree and two (2) years of direct or related experience in teaching and/or tutoring mathematics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working with seasonal and/or migrant farm workers.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License;
- Must be willing to travel;
- Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications;
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic and learning abilities;
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse population, both in and outside the unit and college;
- An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace;
- Excellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction and the ability to problem solve;
- Commitment to professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive, confidential and operational information;
- Effectively use internet for on‐line software use;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Ability to multi‐task, prioritize, and balance a heavy workload;
- Ability to be self‐directed and work independently in a team environment;
- High organizational and problem solving abilities, task‐oriented, and flexible;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Knowledge of computer assisted instructional programs and the ability to teach diverse and adult populations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- No or very limited physical effort required;
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is normally performed in a typical office/classroom environment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application must include: 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, 3) copies of unofficial
transcripts conferring required and/or preferred degree, and 4) names, email addresses, and phone numbers of (3) three
professional references.
Candidates who are invited for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts.
References will be contacted in conjunction with interviews.
Required application materials should be sent to: [email protected]
EEO STATEMENT: NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.
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