Instructional Assistant - Mathematics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks staff to assist faculty by working with students individually or in groups to improve mathematics knowledge and technical skills.

You will help train and supervise student workers and temporary instructional assistants and support the Center's operations. Duties include overseeing the Mathematics Tutorial Centers, proctoring exams, maintaining materials and records, coordinating staffing and payroll, and assisting with research and material

Qualifications

• One year of experience in mathematics tutorial work or related positions.
• Completion of an Associate's Degree in Mathematics or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) with 21 units in mathematics courses.
• Equity-minded focus and inclusivity towards diverse student backgrounds in education environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Mathematics Tutorial Centers and assist students individually or in groups to master mathematics material.
• Direct use of computer-assisted instruction materials and maintain instructional resources and equipment records.
• Assist with recruiting, training, coordination, and payroll processes for student workers and temporary staff; proctor exams and maintain attendance/evaluation records.
• Support scheduling and staffing for the center and assist instructors with labs and instructional research.

Skills

Mathematics tutoring

Student supervision

Education

Associate's Degree in Mathematics

Job description

Position Summary

Under moderate oversight, incumbents assist faculty by working with students individually or in groups in the improvement of academic knowledge and technical skill; trains and oversees student workers/tutors and/or temporary Instructional Assistants.

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Typical Duties

Assists faculty in providing oversight of the Mathematics Tutorial Centers; assists students individually or in groups to master the subject material in mathematics; directs the use of computer-assisted instruction materials; assists in maintaining a collection of resource materials; maintains computer databases and records of instructional materials and equipment; assists with recruiting, training and coordination of student workers and temporary employees and oversees the student workers and temporary employees with hiring, evaluation, and payroll processes; proctors exams; and maintains computer records of attendance and evaluation; computer data files; clock in and back-up functions; assists director in scheduling and managing staffing process of the center; assists instructors in lab and instructional research such as tests; test modules for accuracy and design; assist with wordprocessing related to instructional and testing materials; assists in developing training materials, including syllabi and visual aids; establishes rapport with students, tutors and faculty; assists faculty members or staff with student conferences, with laboratory or field research and student conferences; assists with the production and dissemination of materials that advertises services; and performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in mathematics tutorial work or other related positions.

EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate's Degree in Mathematics or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) with 21 units in mathematics courses.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. EducationRequirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.