• Job Description

  Req#: 509711

  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:	January 21st, 2026
  Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	May 7, 2026
  Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	All Remote
  Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 8 (depends on availability) Maximum: 15 (depends on availability)
  Schedule:	Minimum 2 days a week, Monday-Friday 2-5 hours a day, between 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM which includes 30 minutes to prep for each tutor session, a 30 minute tutoring session, and a 30 minute reflection. Monday: 10:30-1:00 PM; 130-330 PM Tuesday-Friday: 1030-2:00 PM; 3:00-5:00 PM
  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 (fractions and ratios) to students attending Sherman Middle School, grades 6-8. Tutors will report to the MEP Research Coordinator who will assist in scheduling based on tutor availability and student schedules. Tutors MUST complete an MMSD background check, required (asynchronous video) virtual training, and in-person instructional trainings. All onboarding and training tasks are compensated at $17.00 per hour. Tutors will be paid for trainings at the hourly rate of $17. Job Responsibilities: Tutor students to support their success in math (fractions and ratios) Continue to engage in professional development by working with classroom teachers and MEP researchers. 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) depending on your availability. Minimum 2 days a week, Monday-Friday 2-5 hours a day, between 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM which includes 30 minutes to prep for each tutor session, a 30 minute tutoring session, and a 30 minute reflection. Monday: 10:30-1:00 PM; 130-330 PM Tuesday-Friday: 1030-2:00 PM; 3:00-5:00 PM 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:	Able to attend in person tutor sessions at Sherman Middle School
  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/

• About the company

  The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.

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