Learning Assistant (Part Time)

Salt Lake Community College; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 21.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Salt Lake Community College is seeking Learning Assistants to support math sections. You will attend assigned class sessions, assist with activities, tutor students outside class, and participate in weekly meetings and trainings. Students may schedule tutoring outside class, with expected 10–15 hours per week.

Requirements include passing the relevant math course and maintaining a minimum 2.75 GPA. This is a part-time role focused on fostering student success in math.

Qualifikationen

• Tutoring and mentoring students in math.
• Ability to support classroom activities and student learning.
• Strong communication and feedback skills.

Aufgaben

• Attend classes with students to connect with instructors and peers.
• Assist with classroom activities and project work.
• Provide quality learning assistance to students in assigned math section.

Kenntnisse

Tutoring

Student support

Group collaboration

Communication

Note-taking

Jobbeschreibung

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
Job Summary
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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
  

SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Are you a current SLCC student?

• Yes
• No
  

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Have you maintain a minimum of 2.75 GPA?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question