Job Description

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!