Mathematics Learning Assistant - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University seeks a Math Learning Assistant to support students in MATH 112, MATH 113, or MATH 135. You will attend the assigned class, facilitate group work, and guide in-class problem solving while maintaining drop-in tutoring hours at the S102 Math Tutoring Center.

Candidates must be a current SXU student who earned a B or better in the course they assist, with priority for Math Secondary Education or Middle Level Math Education majors.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a student at Saint Xavier University.
• Must have earned a B or better in the course they would assist or have completed MATH 201.

Responsibilities

• Attend the assigned class.
• Facilitate group work and active learning.
• Guide students with problem-solving in class.
• Lead class segments as scheduled.
• Learning Assistants do not grade or prepare materials.
• Meet weekly with assigned faculty to discuss content and plan lessons.
• Attend a weekly pedagogy seminar focusing on active learning.
• Hold regular drop-in tutoring hours in the S102 Math Tutoring Center.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Math Learning Assistants will support student learning in MATH 112, MATH 113, and MATH 135 by facilitating group work and active learning in class and holding drop-in tutoring hours.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.


• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.


• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.


• Leadership: Students build leadership skills by taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility, supporting others, contributing ideas, and modeling positive workplace behaviors.

Each learning assistant will be embedded in a section of MATH 112, MATH 113, or MATH 135 to support student learning in that class. Duties include:

• Attending the assigned class.


• Facilitating group work and active learning.


• Guiding students with problem-solving in class.


• Leading the class for short periods agreed upon in advance.


• Learning Assistants will not help with grading or the preparation of class materials.

Outside of their assigned class, Learning Assistants will be required to:

• Meet weekly with their assigned faculty member to discuss course content, plan for upcoming lessons, and reflect on previous activities.


• Attend a weekly pedagogy seminar focusing on the principles and techniques of active learning.


• Hold regular drop-in tutoring hours in the S102 Math Tutoring Center.

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Applicants must have earned a B or better in the course they would assist or have successfully completed MATH 201. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who are Math Secondary Education or Middle Level Math Education majors.

The cover letter must include a list of all hours the applicant is available to work as well as which of MATH 112, MATH 113, and MATH 135 the applicant is willing to assist.

Description of Hours: Learning Assistants will work up to 10 hours per week. We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.