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SNACK Peer Tutor

Program: Student Numeracy Assistance Centre at Keele (SNACK)

Unit / Department: LA&PS Math & Stats Centre

Job Type: Academic, Peer Leader Roles

Eligibility: You must be eligible for work-study or international work-study to work within the Faculty of LA&PS. Please review the eligibility requirements for domestic students and international students to verify your status.

Number of Positions Available: 10

Type of Position: Paid

Rate of Pay: $16.00 per hour

Employment Term: September 2022-April 2023

Hours of Work: 10 hours per week


Job Description:

The mission of the LA&PS Math & Stats Centre is to provide numeracy support to all LA&PS students enrolled at York University by  promoting active and independent learning. As part of this mission, the Centre supports all LA&PS students by providing them with one-on-one peer tutoring and workshops to foster excellence in math adjacent courses. Peer Tutors will be trained to assist students with various levels of understanding, using a variety of learning techniques. You can help make our Centre a positive, constructive environment where all students feel comfortable and welcome. As a Peer Tutor, you will have the opportunity to develop your numeracy, communication, and leadership skills - the exact skillset top employers’ demand.  

Peer Tutor Duties

  • Providing one-on-one and small group peer tutoring support to students to foster excellence in math adjacent courses  
  • Scheduling peer tutoring sessions on an as-needed basis.  
  • Participating in all training sessions.   
  • Consulting with the Student Success Coordinators on students' progress.  
  • Supporting the production of numeracy related workshops.  
  • Being punctual and providing accurate and effective peer tutoring.  
  • Meeting regularly with the Academic Lead and Student Success Coordinators to share updates, resources, and establish positive working rapport.  
  • Respecting the Code of Conduct of York University.  

Qualifications:

The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is looking for exceptional upper-year undergraduates to tutor their peers in Math, Stats, and Excel.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a:  

  • Passion for mentoring, tutoring, and helping fellow students   
  • Proven ability to learn, with an academic record of A or A+ in relevant courses  
  • Eagerness to work as part of a team of Peer Tutors  

Candidates with an A or A+ in any of the following (or equivalent) courses are encouraged to apply:  

  • ECON 1530,1540,2300,2350,2500,3480  
  • ADMS 2310,2320,3300,3330  
  • PPAS 3300  
  • POLS 3300, SOCI 3030,3031  
  • SC/MATH 1190,1532,1581,2565  
  • ITEC 1610, 1620  

Completing the following courses with an A or A+ would be an added asset:   ADMS 2500, 2510, 3530, 3531.  

Required Application Documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Unofficial Transcript

NOTE: This application is in Microsoft Forms. If prompted, log into Microsoft Office 365 using YorkID@yorku.ca instead of YorkID@my.yorku.ca. Your PPY password remains the same.

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