Classroom Language Facilitator

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Stevens Point is seeking a Classroom Language Facilitator to support students learning a foreign language in a distance learning class. The facilitator will act as a virtual assistant to the class taught from another UW-Campus.

Responsibilities include attending scheduled class hours and coordinating practice sessions with students as directed by the professor. English and the target language proficiency are required, with comfort in online learning tools encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proficient in both English and the foreign language being taught.
• Availability during scheduled class times.
• Comfortable with online learning technology or willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Attend target class hours and be available to help students outside of class by scheduling practice language sessions as instructed by the professor.

Skills

Bilingual English/foreign language

Availability during class hours

Online learning tech fluency

Job description

Position Title: Classroom Language Facilitator

Job Category: Student Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary

Support students learning a foreign language by becoming a Classroom Facilitator in a foreign language class. Classroom Facilitators will be a virtual assistant to a distance learning class taught from another UW-Campus.

Languages at UWSP

Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Duties

• Student facilitators are responsible for attending the target class hours and being available to help students outside of class by scheduling practice language sessions as instructed by the professor.

Qualifications

• Proficient in both English and the foreign language being taught.
• Availability during scheduled class times.
• Comfortable with online learning technology or willing to learn.

Available Language Classes

Please reach out to Lindsey Cheever, [e-mail], to see which language classes are currently in need of a facilitator.

Hours

1-5 hours per week

Compensation

$10/hour

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affimative Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.