Composition Learning Assistant 2026-2027

Bay de Noc Community College; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Escanaba seeks a Composition Learning Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year. This temporary position involves supporting students in composition courses through tutoring, mentoring, and collaboration with faculty. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to student success, with a demonstrated competence in relevant coursework. The role includes maintaining data on student assistance and attending courses as needed to ensure consistent teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence (at least an A-) in ENGL 101, Rhetoric & Composition or a comparable course.
• Strong foundation in reading and writing.
• Prior experience with teaching or tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to help students meet learning outcomes.
• Provide academic support for students struggling in composition courses.
• Offer individual and group tutoring for composition students.
• Maintain data on students assisted and time spent.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to support diverse learning needs

Innovative tutoring strategies

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English or related field

Completed the equivalent of two years of college coursework

Job description

Position: Composition Learning Assistant (2026-2027)

The responsibility of this temporary position is to provide assistance to students enrolled in the composition courses, with a primary focus on corequisite courses. The position will provide 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 grasping 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 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.