Temporary- Instructional Assistant- Learning Commons (Pool)

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

Job summary

Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, TN is seeking a Temporary- Instructional Assistant- Learning Commons to support teaching and learning in the instructional assistant pool. You will assist students individually, in small groups, and with online learning environments, under faculty supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating instructional strategy, developing learning plans, grading as needed, contacting students with absences, overseeing peer-group lessons, and performing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Instructional technology

Subject matter proficiency

Education

Credential instructor based upon discipline and course

Job description

Title: Temporary- Instructional Assistant- Learning Commons (Pool)

Institution: Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary:

Assist in instructing students to improve skill levels and/or achieve competencies. Employee works with the instructor and students individually, and may help in small groups and in the full class 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.