Peer Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders I - CAPS

Holyoke Community College; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Holyoke Community College is seeking Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders to support students in high-risk courses through weekly study sessions. Roles include obtaining rosters, attending classes, reading materials, and conducting multiple study sessions weekly.

Orientation and training are provided, with employment from January through May 2027. Responsibilities include maintaining faculty communication, collecting attendance data, and using SI materials approved by faculty.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled HCC student in good standing, without a degree.
• Have completed the specific course you want to support and earned at least a B+.
• Excellent communication, listening, patience, empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, and collaboration.
• At least one faculty recommendation vouching for proficiency in the course.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Google apps.

Responsibilities

• Obtain the class roster of the assigned course during the first and second week of class.
• Note any changes in the class roster throughout the term.
• Attend the first week of class meetings of the assigned course and further class meetings if applicable.
• Obtain the course syllabus.
• Obtain course material.
• Read all assigned materials including text(s) and supplemental readings.
• Take notes.
• Conduct at least three 50-minute study sessions per week throughout the term.
• Maintain contact with the faculty member of the assigned course and provide information regarding students’ progress.
• Contact faculty members when needed regarding course materials/assignments.
• Verify if faculty members will offer students extra credit or incentives for attendance at SI sessions.
• Collect data via CAPS Activity Log and Navigate regarding SI session attendance.
• Use strategies learned to create and use SI session handouts approved by faculty.
• Meet regularly with the Assistant SI Leader Coordinator to discuss planning and materials.
• Other responsibilities: provide extra SI sessions as necessary and meet with other SI Leaders and supervisory staff.

Skills

Good communication

Active listening

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled HCC student in good standing

Tools

Google apps

Basic computer skills

Job description

Under the supervision of the Director of the Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS), Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders support HCC students in high-risk courses through weekly study sessions. CAPS is seeking SI Leaders in the following courses:

• BUS-115 Computer Applications
• ASL-101American Sign Language 1
• HTH-114 Medical Terminology
• ENG-085 Pre-College English 1
• ENG-095 Pre-College English 2

Orientation and training are provided. On-the-job assistance and resources are available regularly. Employment dates: January through May 2027.

1. Obtain the class roster of the assigned course during the first and second week of class.

2. Note any changes in the class roster throughout the term.

3. Attend the first week of class meetings of the assigned course and further class meetings if applicable.

4. Obtain the course syllabus.

5. Obtain course material.

6. Read all assigned materials including text(s) and supplemental readings.

7. Take notes.

8. Conduct at least three 50-minute study sessions per week throughout the term.

9. SI Leaders must maintain contact with the faculty member of the assigned course and provide information regarding students’ progress.

10. Contact faculty members when needed regarding course materials/assignments.

11. Verify if faculty members will offer students extra credit or incentives for attendance at SI sessions.

12. Collect data via your CAPS Activity Log and Navigate regarding SI session attendance.

13. SI Leaders must use strategies learned through SI Orientation, SI Leader Manual, and CAPS Tutor Training to create and use SI session handouts approved by faculty.

14. SI Leaders must regularly meet with the Assistant SI Leader Coordinator to discuss the planning of SI sessions, the creation and use of the SI session handouts, observation of the SI sessions, the use of a wide variety of learning strategies, and potential problems.

15. Other responsibilities: provide extra SI sessions as necessary and meet with other SI Leaders and supervisory staff at scheduled meetings.

Required

• Education: Currently enrolled HCC student in good standing, without a degree.
• Coursework: Have completed the specific course you want to support and earned at least a B+.
• Interpersonal skills: Good communication, active listening, patience, empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, and collaboration.
• Technical skills: Basic computer skills and Google apps (training will be provided), organization, time management, and planning.
• Recommendation: At least one faculty recommendation vouching for your proficiency in the course.

Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position

Hourly Rate: $17.00/hr.

Hours: up to 18.5 hours/week.

General Posting Notice: This posting is intended to establish a pool of qualified candidates for potential future openings. While there may not be an immediate vacancy at the time of application, candidates who meet the qualifications may be considered for current or future opportunities as they become available.