Composition Learning Assistant 2026-2027

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 21,339 - 25,099; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Composition Learning Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year in Escanaba, Michigan. This part-time role focuses on assisting students in composition courses, providing both academic and personal support to enhance their learning outcomes.

Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in teaching or tutoring. The position offers a competitive salary, part-time hours, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in student success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence (at least an A-) in ENGL 101, Rhetoric & Composition or a comparable course.
• Candidate must be committed to student retention and success.
• Prior experience with teaching or tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist students enrolled in composition courses.
• Provide individual and group tutoring and mentoring.
• Collaborate with faculty to help students meet learning outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong foundation in reading and writing

Teaching or tutoring experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English or related field

Completed equivalent of two years of college coursework

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Composition Learning Assistant 2026-2027

Pay Grade Level: SI Leader G2

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Benefits: Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems

Department: Supplemental Instruction

Campus Location: Escanaba

Min Salary: $15.49

Max Salary: $18.22

FTE: .20

Full-time/Part-time: Part‑Time

Position Type: Staff

Job Summary / Basic Function

The responsibility of this temporary position is to provide assistance to students enrolled in the composition courses, with a primary focus on corequisite courses. This position will be providing support in and out of the classroom, as needed by students and the instructor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence (at least an A-) in ENGL 101, Rhetoric & Composition or a comparable course.
• Completed the equivalent of two years of college coursework.
• Strong foundation in reading and writing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with teaching or tutoring.
• Candidate must be committed to student retention and success and display exceptional interpersonal and team‑working skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in English or related field.
• Two years’ experience working at the college level.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with faculty to help students meet learning outcomes.
• Provide academic support for students who are having difficulty meeting the learning outcomes of the composition courses.
• Provide individual and group tutoring and mentoring to composition students.
• Recognize and respond to students according to their varying learning needs and use innovative strategies to assist them in parsing and applying subject matter.
• Maintain and provide data on students assisted, time spent, and type of assistance provided to supervisor and College Readiness Coordinator.
• Serve as resource for composition students who are at risk and ensure that they are provided the necessary assistance.
• Attend composition courses as requested by the faculty to ensure consistency of teaching methods and learning outcomes.
• Hold office hours / open support time in the HUB.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Months per year: 8

Hours worked per week: 5 hours per week.

Office hours are determined in collaboration with supervisor.

Supervision

Supervision exercised: N/A

Supervision received: Works under the general supervision of the Academic Success Manager.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirement

N/A