Temporary- Instructional Assistant- Learning Commons (Pool)

Volunteer State Community College; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Volunteer State Community College is seeking a temporary part-time Instructional Assistant for the Learning Commons pool. The role involves supporting instructors and students, navigating online learning environments, and providing one-on-one or small-group assistance to improve competencies.

Responsibilities include coordinating instructional strategies, aiding in learning plans, grading support as needed, and communicating with students about absences.

Qualifications

• Credential instructor based upon discipline and course.
• Requires effective communication and instructional technology skills.
• Ability to work with students individually and in groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in navigating online learning environments.
• Instruct students one-on-one.
• Assist faculty in helping students understand and respond to coursework.
• Coordinate daily instructional strategy with faculty before class begins.
• Assist faculty in developing and maintaining student learning plans.
• Assist faculty in reviewing and grading student work, as needed.
• Assist faculty in contacting students with excessive absences.
• Organize and oversee peer-group lessons, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Instructional technology

Subject matter mastery

Education

Credential instructor

Job description

Temporary- Instructional Assistant- Learning Commons (Pool)

Volunteer State Community College

Title:

Temporary- Instructional Assistant-Learning Commons (Pool)

Institution:

Volunteer State CommunityCollege

Job Summary:

Assist in instructing students to improve skill levels and/orachieve competencies. Employee works with the instructor andstudents individually, and may help in small groups and in the fullclass setting to help facilitate effective student learning.

Job Duties:

• Assist students in navigating online learning environments.
• Instruct students one-on-one.
• Assist faculty in helping students understand and respond to all coursework.
• Coordinate daily instructional strategy with faculty before class begins.
• Assist faculty in developing and maintaining student learning plans.
• Assist faculty in reviewing and grading student work, as needed.
• Assist faculty in contacting students with excessive absences.
• Organize and oversee peer-group lessons, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Credential instructor based upon discipline and course.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in instructional technology.
• Proficiency in subject matter.

Pay Rate:

$20.00 per hour

Availability/Closing Date:

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for temporary part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Applicants may be subject to a background check.
• Please note that we recruit for all campus locations from our instructional assistant pool.