Job Description

Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring seeks candidates for a Full-time Academic Tutor. The Math & Science Learning Center provides educational services and assistance for students enrolled in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science courses. The work schedule is Monday – Friday; 8:30 am-5:00 pm with occasional weekends. This is a Non-Bargaining, Exempt, Grade 27 position.

This position is eligible for telework 1 day a week. Telework eligibility and total days per week are subject to change based on the operational needs of the applicable unit/area. Montgomery College does not currently offer voluntary remote work, or withhold payroll taxes for states outside of its tax reciprocity agreements. As a result, employees must reside in, and perform any approved telework from Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, or Pennsylvania. Employees residing in other states at the time of hire are not eligible for telework until they have secured a permanent residence in one of the states listed above.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide educational and tutorial assistance with assigned learning activities.
• Determine and suggest activities to assist students’ understanding in the disciplines served by the learning center.
• Assist students in the use of science models, specialized calculators, and the equipment used in the discipline.
• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement methods to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in the study material.
• Teach and assist students with strategies to study and comprehend material.
• Review class material by reviewing texts, lecture notes, practice problems, worksheets, etc.
• Answer students’ questions regarding computer-related information.
• Assess students’ progress throughout tutoring sessions.
• Provide subject matter expertise in learning assistance and interdisciplinary content areas.
• Provide instructions virtually.
• Provide workshops and help sessions.
• Develop materials for training tutors and facilitate the training.
• May assist with operations of learning center including hiring and supervising student assistants and managing resources.
• Maintain fluency in multiple disciplines (e.g., math and sciences) to enable students to see connections between the disciplines and the related learning centers.
• Develop training and resource materials to provide instructional associates in the appropriate disciplines (e.g., STEM areas).
• Collaborate with faculty in multiple disciplines to foster efficient student engagement and retention.
• Develop educational material, coordinating with faculty and staff, to be used by students served by multiple discipline learning centers (e.g., math and science centers).
• Compile new educational materials to contribute to the resource collection and ensure consistency of service.
• Develop and/or identify strategies or programs for students, including students with special needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, including at least 25 credit hours in the disciplines appropriate to the centers where services are provided (e.g., natural science and mathematics) or the equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Five years of experience tutoring/teaching in more than one discipline.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics Education, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Two or more years of experience teaching and/or tutoring mathematics at the college level.
• Expertise in supporting students in algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics.
• Experience working in a college learning center, tutoring center, or academic support environment.
• Experience training or mentoring tutors and developing mathematics-focused academic support initiatives.

Hiring Range: $67,557 - $87,813/annually. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $108,068/annually.

Application Process:

• Online applications must be received by July 30, 2026

For consideration, you MUST:

• Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;
• Submit an unofficial copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.
• For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

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