Instructional Lab Assistant

Valencia College; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FICA Alternative to Social Security

Free Lynx Bus Transportation

Retirement Saving Options

Educational and Professional develop.

Job summary

Valencia College is hiring four part-time Instructional Lab Assistants (Math Tutors) to join the Learning Support team at our West Campus Math Center. The role involves providing academic support and learning-centered tutoring to help students succeed in math courses.

The ideal candidate will have tutoring experience, completed Calculus I, strong communication and math skills, and may benefit from development opportunities. The position is primarily on-site with occasional virtual components.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting student learning in math labs
• Ability to use tutoring software and lab equipment
• Strong communication and math skills required

Responsibilities

• Instruct and provide direction to students on labs, projects or related assignments in a lab facility. Answer questions regarding lab processes, software and hardware.
• Prepare and set up laboratory materials, equipment and supplies in support of lab exercises. Maintain lab equipment and facilities.
• Recommend to the student the appropriate course(s) or other measures essential for correcting academic deficiencies.
• Train and supervise staff.
• Provide additional testing, if appropriate, for the student.
• Provide academic counseling for students.
• Attend departmental and instructional meetings; organize and attend special events campus wide to inform students of available services.
• Work with students and instructors to develop corrective action plans for students who are not making satisfactory progress.
• Compile data and provide an evaluation of the appropriate skills program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Math tutoring

Strong communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Valencia College is hiring four part-time Instructional Lab Assistants (Math Tutors) to join the Learning Support team at our West Campus Math Center. In this role, you’ll provide academic support and learning-centered tutoring to help students build confidence and succeed in their math courses.
About Valencia’s Math Center:

Our West Campus Math Center provides learning support services for all math courses. Students seeking to improve their skills in mathematics have access to a variety of resources within the Math Center, including interactive software and knowledgeable staff.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous tutoring experience
• Successful completion of Calculus I
• Strong communication and math skills
• FICA Alternative to Social Security
• Free Lynx Bus Transportation
• Retirement Saving Options
• Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and so much more….

Additional Information:

• This position operates in a Primarily On-Site environment with the possibility of occasional virtual meeting/training components.
• This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
• All applicants are required to submit undergraduate transcripts or a degree audit.
• Please note that you will need to establish Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
• Selected candidates recommended for hire may be required to complete pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment, which may include but are not limited to: a criminal background check, drug screening, professional reference verification, and driver’s license verification. The Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR) will confirm applicable requirements during the hiring process.

About this Position

Position Number

Position Number HR0057

Position Title

Position Title Instructional Lab Assistant

Job Type

Job Type Staff

FT/PT

FT/PT Part-Time

Employee Class Description

Employee Class Description C3-Staff PT (ed. support)

General Position Description

Assist in the implementation of a specified instructional program under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member, dean, Instructional Lab Supervisor, Lab Supervisor, Staff Instructional Assistant, Senior; and/or Laboratories Manager. Provide instructional services for students and assists them in mastering skills required for success within a course of study.

Flexible Work Arrangement

Flexible Work Arrangement Majority/Primarily On-site: Employee performs the majority of job duties on-site, but may occasionally work remotely.

Grade

Grade 2024

Exemption Status

Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number S4172P

Location(s)

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Note: Hours will vary based on department needs, up to 25 hours per week.

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range

Salary Range $18.58 per hour

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

1. Instruct and provide direction to students on labs, projects or related assignments in a lab facility. Answer questions regarding lab processes, software and hardware.
2. Prepare and set up laboratory materials, equipment and supplies in support of lab exercises. Maintain lab equipment and facilities.
3. Recommend to the student the appropriate course(s) or other measures essential for correcting academic deficiencies.
4. Train and supervise staff.
5. Provide additional testing, if appropriate, for the student.
6. Provide academic counseling for students.
7. May attend departmental and instructional meetings; organize and attend special events campus wide to inform students of available services.
8. Work with students and instructors to develop corrective action plans for students who are not making satisfactory progress.
9. Compile data and provide an evaluation of the appropriate skills program.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

Required Minimum Education Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Field of Study

Other Required Qualifications

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Type of Experience

Completion of some computer course work.
Experience in providing instruction.

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of the specific academic discipline assigned.
2. Knowledge of and experience with testing procedures and applications.
3. Knowledge of and competency in interpersonal relations.
4. Knowledge of and experience in computer usage.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

Job Specific Designation

Supplemental Questions

• * Which college-level Math courses have you successfully completed?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have previous tutoring experience? If yes, please describe your tutoring experience, including subjects tutored and length of time in role.

  (Open Ended Question)

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Vita
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Veterans Preference Verification Documentation
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3
• Other Documents