Tutor II - Math Academy
Job Description
Job Number
AP00057PPosition Title
Tutor II - Math AcademyPosition Type
Non Academic/Non ClassifiedStarting Date
Summer 2025Current Work Schedule
TBD
Salary Range
AP7130 / $19.00 per hourFLSA
Non-ExemptLocation
OtherDepartment
Continuing EducationOpen Date
12/19/2024Closing Date
06/19/2025Open Until Filled
NoAbout Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region.
Basic Function/Definition
The Rio Hondo Math Academy is designed to prepare middle and high school students for college level math courses through a variety of noncredit math courses. Math Academy Tutors serve as role models and mentors to students. They equip students with math concepts, techniques, strategies, attitudes, and the perseverance needed to successfully acquire new knowledge, solve problems, and complete academic tasks. Math Academy Tutors need to be well-versed in different math levels, always maintain a high level of professionalism and uphold academic integrity in their work with students.
Math Academy Tutors are distinguished from Tutor IIs in that the Math Academy Tutors are staff who provide needed assistance during and after class to enhance math performance of targeted middle and high school students.
Math Academy Tutors are distinguished from Tutor IIs in that the Math Academy Tutors are staff who provide needed assistance during and after class to enhance math performance of targeted middle and high school students.
Essential Duties
Examples of Duties:
- Meet with students on a one-on-one or small-group basis to give learning assistance.; E
- Help students with study strategies and techniques.; E
- Demonstrate knowledge within the specific academic area to which assigned in to work with students.; E
- Provides individualized tutoring sessions on basic skills and other academic course work.; E
- Provides other instructional support services as assigned.; E
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the District to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED AND
- Currently enrolled in a community college or university as a full-time or part-time student, unless AA or BA degree(s) have already been earned.
- If currently enrolled, must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, evidenced by college transcript.
- Must have earned an “A” or “B” in math courses.
- Prior experience as a tutor is preferred.
Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for Math Academy Tutor.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
- Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- Complete transcripts of all college/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted). NOTE: Transcripts from multiple colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
Additional Information
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
- Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
- As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
- Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
- A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
- Pass a pre-employment physical exam at the District’s expense.
Commitment to Diversity
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Cancel RTF Policy
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.
EEO Statement
Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.
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