Madison Education Partnership (MEP) Math Tutor, Federal Work Study Eligibility REQUIRED

Job no: 509238
Position type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Location: Not Remote
Division/Equivalent: Community Partners
School/Unit: Madison Metropolitan School District
Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, STEM, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Federal Work-Study Preferred

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Department Overview:

 MEP brings together the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in a locally based, nationally relevant, research-practice partnership. MEP joins research and practice by engaging in mutually defined, high-quality, problem-based research that contributes to policy, builds capacity, and strengthens practice. Collaborating on MEP are UW Madison researchers and faculty; MMSD administration, teachers and staff; and stakeholders from the broader Madison community. The partnership enables research to be conducted more quickly and results released more efficiently—to advance strategies that benefit Madison students, families, and schools.

Anticipated Start Date:

 August 25, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 May 7, 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Minimum 2 days a week, Monday-Friday
2-5 hours a day, between 11:45am-4:15pm which includes 15 min to prep for each session, a 30 minute tutoring session, and a 15 minute reflection.
(there are 3 time blocks available daily, between 11:45am-4:15pm)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $17.00

Number of Positions:

 10

Qualifications:

 Must be federal Work Study eligible and a currently enrolled UW-Madison student
Interest in math education or math tutoring
Must have availability to work a minimum of 2 days a week between 11:45a-4:15p
Prior tutoring experience is a plus, but not required - comprehensive orientation and training are provided through Madison Metropolitan School District and the Morgridge Center for Public Service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Prior tutoring experience (not required)
Ability to effectively communicate sensitivity, respect, and understanding of the needs of diverse students
Ability to establish and maintain a trusting and positive working relationship with students Ability to be adaptive/flexible in your approach to best support student's individual needs Bilingual (Spanish, Hmong, etc…) is a plus

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Program provides math tutoring support to students attending Sherman Middle School. Tutors will report to the MEP Research Coordinator who will assist in setting up a tutoring schedule depending on student and classroom needs.

Tutors MUST complete an MMSD background check, required (asynchronous video) virtual training, and four instructional trainings (two in person, two asynchronous online).

Tutors will be paid for trainings at the hourly rate of $17.

Job Responsibilities:
Tutor students to support their success in math.
Continue to engage in professional development by working with classroom teachers.
Support students in a fun and professional manner.
Develop and maintain relationships with students, volunteers, teachers, and other staff. Report to and collaborate with MEP Research Coordinator
Communicate scheduling conflicts in a timely fashion as needed.
Complete session reflections.
Log hours regularly.

Time Commitment: ~8-15 hours per week (including travel time)
Minimum 2 days a week, Monday-Friday
2-5 hours a day, between 11:45am-4:15pm which includes 15 min to prep for each session, a 30 minute tutoring session, and a 15 minute reflection.
(there are 3 time blocks available daily, between 11:45am-4:15pm)

This position will report directly to MEP's Research Coordinator and will communicate regularly with MMSD staff including classroom teacher.
The Math Tutor is expected to participate in ongoing tutor training and ongoing support including observations/evaluations.
Work 1:1 with middle school students to support math learning.
Maintain communication with MEP Research Coordinator, school site personnel, and teacher.

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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