Learning Assistant II - LNC

Valencia College; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FICA Alternative

Free Lynx Bus Transportation

Retirement Saving Options

Educational and professional dev.

Job summary

Valencia College is seeking a part-time Learning Assistant II (Tutor) at the Lake Nona Campus to support science students. The role focuses on delivering academic assistance, mentoring, and small-group tutoring within the Learning Support Center.

The ideal candidate has tutoring experience and has completed college-level coursework in relevant science subjects. Expect primarily on-site work with some remote components and regular on-site hours during the workweek.

Qualifications

• Must have evidence of successful completion of college level academic work.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one or small group tutoring to currently enrolled students in a discipline.
• Assesses academic ability of students using provided instruments.
• Meets with supervisory staff to discuss academic progress.
• Assists supervisor with academic needs assessment.
• Documents student progress for each session using provided instruments.
• Implements an academic action plan for each session using provided instruments.
• Participates in staff development training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring

Follow instructions

Evenings & weekends availability

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Evidence of college-level coursework

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Valencia College is now hiring a part-time Learning Assistant II (Tutor) to join the Learning Support Center tutoring team at the Lake Nona Campus. This position will be supporting students with Science.
The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous tutoring experience
• Successfully completed one or more of the following courses:
  • General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology 1, Anatomy & Physiology 2
• 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.
• Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume. Any incomplete applications will not be considered.
• 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 HR0220

Position Title

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

The Learning Assistant II will be responsible for providing academic assistance, mentoring and learning centered tutoring to any currently enrolled student based upon appropriate assessment of student needs.

Flexible Work Arrangement

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

Grade

Grade 2021

Exemption Status

Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number S4046P

Location(s)

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

Up to 25 hours per week during business hours:
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm & Friday 9am-3pm

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range

Salary Range $16.25 per hour

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

1. Provides one on one or small group tutoring to currently enrolled students in a particular discipline.
2. Assesses academic ability of students being tutored using provided measurement instruments.
3. Meets with supervisory staff on a regular scheduled basis to discuss academic progress of students being tutored.
4. Assists supervisor with academic needs assessment.
5. Documents student progress for each session using provided instruments.
6. Implements an academic action plan for each session using provided instruments.
7. Participate in staff development training.
8. 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 High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Field of Study

Other Required Qualifications

Must have evidence of successful completion of college level academic work.

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Preferred Type of Experience

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to follow instructions from supervisor and other faculty.
2. Ability to work a variety of hours, which includes nights and weekends.
3. Ability to use computer hardware and software programs related to discipline area.
4. Ability to tutor individuals or small groups of students in advanced coursework.
5. Ability to use appropriate learning techniques/strategies to achieve specific learning outcomes.

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Vita
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

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