Learning Support Assistant (Math and Reading/Writing)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tennessee Board of Regents is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to provide in-person tutoring in math and reading/writing in Jackson, Tennessee. You will work with faculty to support learning support courses and help students improve their skills and competencies.

Hours are Mon-Thu during fall and spring semesters; summer work is not available. Pay rate is $20.00/hour up to 20 hours/week, with a required background check before hire.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Associate degree or completion of at least 60 college credit hours.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior tutoring or teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to an assigned caseload of students for multiple class periods in both groups and one-on-one.
• Assist faculty in helping students understand and respond to all coursework.
• Implement daily instructional strategy with faculty including reviewing upcoming course material and assignments in preparation for assisting in upcoming class.
• Assist students in navigating online learning environments and troubleshoot minor technical issues as they arise.
• Maintain participation records, check-in about student academic progress and provide feedback to faculty.
• Participate in onboarding and training prior to the start of classes each semester.
• Participate in weekly check-ins with your faculty lead for continuous growth.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Collaboration

Rapport with students

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or 60 credit hours

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Math and Reading/Writing)

Job Summary

The Learning Support Assistant is a part-time, in-person position designed to provide small group and one-on-one tutoring in learning support courses to facilitate effective student learning in either math, writing, or reading in the learning support classroom. Learning Support Assistants will work with faculty teaching learning support math, writing, or reading courses each week to ensure they are prepared to assist learning support students to improve skill levels and/or achieve competencies in each class period.

Hours are available for Learning Support Assistants to work Monday-Thursday during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year (August-December and January-May). Schedules will be made based on the scheduled courses for the semester and the Learning Support Assistant's availability. Summer work is not available for this position.

Job Duties

• Provide instructional support to an assigned caseload of students for multiple class periods in both groups and one-on-one.
• Assist faculty in helping students understand and respond to all coursework.
• Implement daily instructional strategy with faculty including reviewing upcoming course material and assignments in preparation for assisting in upcoming class.
• Assist students in navigating online learning environments and troubleshoot minor technical issues as they arise.
• Maintain participation records, check-in about student academic progress and provide feedback to faculty.
• Participate in onboarding and training prior to the start of classes each semester.
• Participate in weekly check-ins with your faculty lead for continuous growth.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Associate degree in any field or completion of at least 60 college credit hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Prior tutoring or teaching experience
• Experience with Microsoft suite of products

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills for data entry
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to collaborate with faculty on student progress
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with assigned students

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing at times
• Prolonged screen time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Repetitive Movement

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour; up to 20 hours/week

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.

Position Close Date

Open until filled; 10/29/2026

This is a grant-funded position and has funding through May 2029.