Learning Assistant III/IV: Professional Tutor Writing/Communications/Social Sciences/Education

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College is seeking a Learning Assistant III/IV to provide tutoring and academic support across Writing, Communications, Social Sciences, and Education. The role includes tutoring, coaching, leading workshops, and assisting with center resources both on campus and online.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree with relevant experience or completion of related certificates, strong communication skills in English (and Spanish preferred), and a willingness to work with a

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in appropriate area or completion of relevant courses or certificates.
• One year (LAIII) or two years (LAIV) prior employment.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually, in small groups, or embedded in courses both on campus or online.
• Engage and encourage students to become confident, successful, and active learners by responding to diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Help monitor the learning environment and interpret needed protocols for students.
• Provide technical/software support to students.
• Perform record-keeping and administrative tasks as directed.
• Encourage communication between student and instructor.
• Refer students to other appropriate services on campus as needed.
• Act as a resource and mentor to colleagues classified as Learning Assistant I/II.
• Design and lead in-class presentations, orientations, supplemental instruction groups, review sessions, and/or study skills workshops.
• Coach students in academic study skills and research processes.

Skills

Teaching/Tutoring experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Blackboard LMS

Job description

Job Title

Learning Assistant III/IV: Professional Tutor Writing/Communications/Social Sciences/Education

Pay Rate

$17.59 - $26.07 per hour (depending on placement)

Position Type

Part-time Variable Schedule

Position Summary

The Learning Assistant provides learning support to students, colleagues and faculty as a member of the Tutoring and Writing Center team. Support services may include tutoring, academic coaching, leading supplemental instruction/embedded/workshop sessions, making referrals to campus resources, and/or assisting with technology/software. This position must work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. This position must use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Tutor students individually, in small groups, or embedded in courses both on campus or online.
2. Engage and encourage students to become confident, successful, and active learners by engaging them directly in ways that respond to the diversity of students’ cultural backgrounds, academic needs, and learning styles.
3. Help monitor the learning environment, and interpret needed protocols for students.
4. Provide technical/software support to students.
5. Perform record-keeping and administrative tasks as directed.
6. Encourage communication between student and instructor.
7. Refer students to other appropriate services on campus, as needed.
8. Act as a resource and mentor to colleagues classified as Learning Assistant I/II.
9. Design and lead in-class presentations, orientations, supplemental instruction groups, review sessions, and/or study skills workshops.
10. Coach students in academic study skills, research processes, and other learning strategies.
11. Assist the Tutoring & Writing Center Coordinator with researching and updating learning center materials and resources, as requested.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate Degree in appropriate area or completion of appropriate courses or certificates or documented successful equivalent experience (LAIII)2. One year (1) (LA III)/ Two year (2) (LA IV) prior successful employment

Desired Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate area2. Experience teaching and/or tutoring3. Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and Blackboard LMS4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills5. Bilingual in Spanish6. Successful completion of a tutor training program (LAIV)

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.