Learning Assistant; Part Time

Responsibilities

• Learning Assistants are expected to attend an assigned section of a math class to assist students with activities, attend paid trainings, tutor students outside of class, attend weekly meetings with other SLCC Learning Assistants, and attend a weekly pedagogy class. Students may set their own schedule for tutoring students outside of class time. Expected weekly hours are 10-15.
• Attend classes with students to establish connection/bonding with the instructors and the students.
• Assist with classroom activities.
• Provide quality learning assistance to students enrolled in an assigned section of a math class.
• Assist instructors with one-on-one planning meetings to ensure that students are remaining engaged and absorbing material.
• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students.
• Work with students in groups providing support and structure in project-based assignments and work with math manipulative classroom aides.
• Teach students study skills, note-taking techniques, and test-taking strategies as needed.
• Participate in training, development opportunities, and other events when available.
• Maintain regular communication with your supervisor and other Learning Assistants.
• Attend required weekly meeting with the instructor(s) and other Learning Assistants.

• Knowledge of mathematics through College Algebra
• Ability to communicate subject matter effectively.
• Application of different learning strategies, including active learning and peer-to-peer techniques.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Empathy for an understanding of the diverse student population in the college.
• Ability to listen and answer questions during interactions with students.
• Great time management and organizational skills.
• Provide support for content and concept understanding, not direct answers to graded work (e.g. homework, projects, quizzes).
• Be open and available for observations and follow-up conversations.
• Help students learn how to learn the material.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of the needs of students seeking learning support.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing, fast-moving educational environment.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks effectively.
• Ability to work well with others and in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
• Passed math course in which applicant is applying to be a Learning Assistant or placed into a higher math course.
• Maintain a minimum of 2.75 GPA
• First-generation college student (neither parent has earned a 4-year degree)
• Applicant has recently taken the math class in which they are applying to be a Learning Assistant at SLCC.
• Applicant has attended SLCC for at least one semester.