Learning Assistant (Part Time)

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Murray (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks Learning Assistants to support students in math sections, tutoring outside class, and attending weekly pedagogy sessions.

You will help with classroom activities, provide feedback, and facilitate group work while maintaining a positive, engaging learning environment. A minimum 2.75 GPA and prior math course completion are required.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the math course for which applying to be a Learning Assistant.
• Maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA.
• First-generation college student status is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned math class section and assist students with activities.
• Tutor students outside class time as per schedule.
• Attend weekly meetings with instructors and other Learning Assistants.
• Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Facilitate group work and support project-based activities.
• Teach study skills, note-taking, and test-taking strategies as needed.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and peers.
• Participate in trainings and development opportunities when available.

Skills

Tutoring

Classroom support

Student engagement

Communication

Group work facilitation

Motivation techniques

Education

Math course passed

First-generation college student

Job description

Learning Assistants are expected to attend an assigned section of a math class to assist students with activities, attend paid trainings, tutor students outside of class, attend weekly meetings with other SLCC Learning Assistants, and attend a weekly pedagogy class. Students may set their own schedule for tutoring students outside of class time. Expected weekly hours are 10-15.- Attend classes with students to establish connection/bonding with the instructors and the students.

• - Assist with classroom activities.
• - Provie quality learning assistance to students enrolled in an assigned section of a math class.
• - Assist instructors with one-on-one planning meetings to ensure that students are remaining engaged and absorbing material.
• - Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students.
• - Work with students in groups providing support and structure in project-based assignments and work with math manipulative classroom aides.
• - Teach students study skills, note-taking techniques, and test-taking strategies as needed.
• - Participate in training, development opportunities, and other events when available.
• - Maintain regular communication with your supervisor and other Learning Assistants.
• - Attend required weekly meeting with the instructor(s) and other Learning Assistants.- Passed math course in which applicant is applying to be a Learning Assistant or placed into a higher math course.
• - Maintain a minimum of 2.75 GPA- First-generation college student (neither parent has earned a 4-year degree)
• - Applicant has recently taken the math class in which they are applying to be a Learning Assistant at SLCC.
• - Applicant has attended SLCC for at least one semester.