UBMS Tutor

Our part time Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) tutor provides academic support to high school students (grades 9-12) in core subjects, with a focus on math and science. This position works with students individually and in small groups to enhance their understanding of key concepts, improve academic skills, and develop effective study habits. The tutor will assist in creating an engaging, supportive, and inclusive environment to help students achieve their academic and college-preparation goals.

Location of Work: Downtown Canton Satellite Campus

Typical Hours of Work: a maximum of 29 hours per week

Who We Are:

The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success - for both our employees and our students - is the result. We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences and strive to provide an environment that makes students, faculty, staff and community feel welcome and valued.

You'll be a Great Fit If:

You love serving high school students both in one-on-one tutoring and small group tutoring and have excellent communication skills.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

* Providing tutoring in mathematics, science, and other core subjects as needed.

* Assisting students in grades 9-12 with understanding challenging topics, completing assignments, and preparing for exams.

* Helping students develop effective study strategies, note-taking techniques, and time management skills.

* Fostering an encouraging and supportive environment that motivates students to succeed academically.

* Documenting tutoring sessions, including student progress and areas needing improvement.

* Participating in regular meetings with UBMS staff and provide feedback on student performance.

To be Considered You'll Need:

• To be currently enrolled in or completed a Bachelor's degree program in Education, Math, Science, or a directly-related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in high school level mathematics and science
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• A commitment to the mission of the Upward Bound Math and Science program

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Outstanding Benefits You Can Expect From Stark State: Part-time employees receive state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS), paid Stark State tuition, & employee assistance program. The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them - and you.

We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply.

In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.

Qualifi is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.

Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.

Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify.

Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.