Job Description

Position Information



Position Title
Academic Tutor - Math


Position Summary
Do you have a passion for Math and enjoy contributing to student success? We welcome you to join the Student Success team as our Academic Tutor, Math.
This position is part of a larger team of service providers in the Library that delivers welcoming, responsive and proactive academic support services, both in person and virtually, to Red Deer Polytechnic students. This position exists to help students increase their understanding of math concepts and processes related to their academic course work by providing one-on-one and small group tutorial support.


Position Responsibilities

Tutor students in math at all levels taught at the Polytechnic, including Apprenticeship

• During scheduled appointments with students, assess their learning needs and structure a tutoring session accordingly. This can be through individual appointments or drop-in time.

Develop and implement math-related workshops, resources, and initiatives

• Identifies, develops and revises math resources for Red Deer Polytechnic learners
• Develops and facilitates on-campus and online math skills workshops
• Collaborates with faculty and staff on an ongoing basis to identify changing learner needs and inform new or current initiatives
• Works in partnership with identified Divisional team members to promote and market math workshops
• Facilitates booking system for math support initiatives
• Compiles and analyzes Math Learning Centre stats to look for trends and provide information for evidence-based decision-making by Academic Support Coordinator

Continuous growth and acquisition of new skills
Contributes to individual and Divisional success so we are nimble and adapt to evolving technologies and trends and the changing needs of students and other library users by actively:

• Participating in training and professional development activities as they become available
• Seeking learning opportunities from other staff (e.g. Peer mentoring) in the Division to increase knowledge of Division of Student Success services and to provide initial support and triage to students, faculty and staff
• Regularly familiarizing oneself with policy and procedures in order to meet user needs expediently and accurately without misdirection

The job description is currently under review.


Required Qualifications

• Four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of university in a related program representing four years of study or equivalent.
  • B.Ed. or specific Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in math.
• Over two (2) years of experience teaching/tutoring in foundational math, algebra, calculus at a post-secondary level
• Experience developing and delivering workshops or training
• Experience in developing training materials
• Ability to work in a changing, progressive, team-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong self-motivation and initiative

Preferred Qualifications



Salary or Hourly?
Hourly


Salary
Starting at $29.66 per hour


Benefits and Compensation Information
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.


About Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer Polytechnic has been a pivotal part of central Alberta for nearly six decades. Since our story began as Red Deer College in 1964, we have proudly served our learners and communities with diverse programs, as well as impressive learning spaces and facilities.
In the spring of 2021, our institution was officially granted status as a polytechnic, and our new name and brand were announced soon after. As Red Deer Polytechnic, we will continue to offer the same breadth of credentials and mix of programs in a variety of subject areas that we currently offer. This means we will continue to offer apprenticeships, certificates, degrees, micro-credentials, and collaborative degrees, in addition to our own applied and baccalaureate degrees.
We welcome you to further your career with Red Deer Polytechnic. We also welcome you to join us as a vibrant gathering place creating connections our community. With two campuses and impressive facilities, Red Deer Polytechnic is an ideal place to learn, work, conduct research and enjoy events.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.




Posting Detail Information



Competition Number
2023-A-017


Employment Type
Permanent Part-Time


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date
02/07/2023


Position End Date (if term-certain)



FTE
0.5


Hours of Work
Approximately 17.5 hours per week, from September to June, annually. Schedule is dependent on student need and may include day, evening and weekend shifts.


Open Date
02/03/2023


Close Date
02/09/2023


Open Until Filled
No


Note to Applicant
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.


Special Instructions to Applicants


Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References Names and Contact Information

Optional Documents