Job Description
The Embedded Math Peer supports student learning by working directly within a designated math course. This role involves collaborating with the instructor and providing academic support through active engagement with students both inside and outside of the classroom. The peer serves as a knowledgeable and approachable resource, helping students grasp course concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and build confidence in mathematics.
An Embedded Math Peer is a trained tutor who attends a specific math class regularly and collaborates with the instructor to provide in-class and/or supplemental academic support. Their goal is to reinforce course material, assist students with problem-solving, and promote active learning. By being present in the classroom, the peer becomes a familiar and accessible resource, helping bridge the gap between instruction and student understanding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend the assigned course daily/weekly
- Review content and plan support services
- Support students during group work, activities, and class discussions
- Clarify challenging concepts and encourage collaborative learning
- Reinforce course material through guided questions and modeling
- Communicate regularly with the instructor to align support with course goals
- Refer students to additional academic resources as needed
- Offer embedded support and support outside of the course
- Ensure accurate tracking of usage, group and individual sessions, in the CRM Embedded Math Support form
- Conduct one-on-one mentoring and tutoring sessions outside of class
- Prepare for and facilitate weekly group study activity sessions
- Coordinate with course faculty and program staff to improve student outcomes
- Demonstrate a reliable and positive work ethic
- Effectively apply/receive feedback and work in a team setting with staff and peers
- Model successful student habits and campus involvement in student interactions
- Participate in pre-semester training, ongoing training, and staff meetings
Benefits of Being a Math Peer:
- Opportunity to gain work and leadership experience
- Increased academic knowledge
- Strengthening of interpersonal and mentoring skills
- Gained satisfaction from helping others succeed
- Closer relationships with faculty, staff, and peers
- Flexible work schedule
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of the target or higher-level math course with a grade of B or better.
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Recommendation from a math faculty member
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to assist peers
- Dependable, professional, and committed to student success
- Help students during group work and problem-solving activities
- Clarify difficult concepts in a peer-friendly way
- Encourage participation and boost student confidence
- Share info about tutoring and campus resources
Why Join?
- Strengthen your own math and leadership skills
- Gain valuable classroom and peer support experience
- Build strong connections with faculty and students
- Get paid for doing something meaningful!
Salary Information
$16.00 Hourly
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
48.8%
Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter explains why you are qualified and why you are interested in becoming a math peer
- Unofficial Academic transcripts
- One letter of recommendation from CSN math faculty member