Short Term Hourly: Math, Physics, or Chemistry Tutor

Short Term Hourly: Math, Physics, or Chemistry Tutor

Cypress College

CC Science, Engineering, and Math

Part-Time

Temporary, Part-Time

Maximum of 26 hours per week

ABOUT US

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program at Cypress College is designed to support students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), particularly those from historically underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. MESA provides a comprehensive academic support system that includes tutoring, academic advising, transfer preparation, and professional development, all aimed at helping students excel in rigorous STEM coursework and successfully transfer to four-year universities.
The MESA Program operates under the supervision of the Science, Engineering, and Math (SEM) Division Dean and is an integral part of Cypress College’s mission to foster student success through high-quality STEM education. MESA is more than just a support program—it’s a community of learners and mentors committed to academic excellence, collaboration, and equity in STEM.

By joining the MESA team at Cypress College, you will be helping to shape the future of STEM by supporting diverse students as they prepare to become the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.

WHAT WE OFFER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide individual and small group tutoring for the MESA Program by integrating study and learning strategies that promote students to be independent learners.

Assist students in improving academic achievement by clarifying learning problems and helping them develop problem-solving strategies and conceptual understanding.

Tutors may assist students by reviewing class material, discussing textbook and lecture content, predicting test questions, formulating ideas, or working on solutions to assigned problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive coursework in Math, Physics, and/or Chemistry.
Proficient communication skills to clearly explain concepts to students.
Communicate effectively in a timely manner with supervisor(s).
Possession of an AA or BA preferred.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience tutoring high school or college students in Math, Physics, or Chemistry.

Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students achieve their educational goals.

Short-Term Hourly TE B: $22/hour

Yes

TH036P

06/18/2025

Yes

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

This recruitment will remain active until the position has been filled. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of applicants. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Also note that you must upload all required documents. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered.Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript as applicable.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.