Undergraduate Learning Assistant - RPTM 330

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State's College of Health and Human Development, Unit of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, seeks part-time Learning Assistants to support RPTM 330 courses. LAs work with instructors to facilitate meaningful learning for enrolled students.

Responsibilities include assisting with teaching needs, communicating with staff and students, and preparing assignments, in-class activities, group projects, specialized software, or virtual labs.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with RPTM 330.
• Schedule: Variable - talk with the course instructor to determine hours.
• Compensation starts at $15/hr.

Responsibilities

• Assist with RPTM 330 teaching needs.
• Communicate effectively with supervising instructor and students.
• Prepare for specific teaching- and learning-related assignments.
• Assist with in-class activities, group projects, specialized software, or virtual labs.

Skills

RPTM 330 familiarity

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Health and Human Development/Unit of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management is seeking applicants for part-time learning assistants.

Learning Assistants (LAs) are motivated undergraduate students who assist instructors and students in the teaching-learning enterprise. LAs are assigned to a particular course, and they work closely with instructors to provide challenging and meaningful learning experiences for enrolled students.

Job duties to include:

• Assist with RPTM 330 teaching needs
• Communicate effectively with supervising instructor, any additional teaching staff, and enrolled students
• Prepare for specific teaching- and learning-related assignments
• Help with in-class activities, group projects, specialized software, or virtual labs

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Familiarity with RPTM 330
• Schedule: Variable - Talk with teacher in charge of course to determine work hours/needs
• Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $15/hr

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