Job Description
Title: LEARN Lab Supplemental Instructor
Department:
Math Department Campus: All Campuses
Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-Time
Pay Rate: Tutor I: Less than 1 year of experience, $16.00 per hour
Tutor II: 1-3 years of experience, $17 per hour
Tutor III: 3+ years of experience, $18 per hour
Work Hours: up to 20 hours per week
Position Summary: The purpose of this job is to provide individual and small group mathematics supplemental instruction to students, and to assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to help students clarify their mathematical learning and develop the study skills to be successful in their mathematics courses.
Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions to students seeking assistance with various math courses offered at the community college.
• Explain complex mathematical concepts in a clear and understandable manner, using different teaching methods and approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Promote the use of learning strategies to help teach students how to learn.
• Ask guiding questions to encourage student thinking as students work on their homework assignments and exam preparation.
• Conduct review sessions to reinforce understanding and retention of material.
• Foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment that promotes learner autonomy, confidence and academic growth.
• Collaborate with faculty members and academic advisors to stay informed about course curriculum, assignments, and student learning objectives.
• Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities provided by the college to enhance tutoring skills and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.
Required Qualifications: Successful completion of at least one of the following courses (MATH 1010, MATH 1050, MATH 1530, MATH 1130, MATH 1710,) or higher, with a minimum grade of a "B." A GPA of at least 3.0 is preferred for this position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of mathematics
A positive, supportive and motivating attitude
Interpersonal skills, particularly patience, tact and courtesy
Ability to coach students to improve their mathematical reasoning skills
Experience with online homework platforms such as MyOpenMath, MyMathLab, ALEKS, and commonly used calculators
Effective oral and written communication
Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.
Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer.
If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at
[email protected].
If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the top right to apply.
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Pellissippi State Community College
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