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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Student Employment - Learning Assistant (Part-Time)

Various SLCC locations, UT

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college, educating over 45,000 students across various programs. They are seeking Learning Assistants to support students in math classes by providing assistance with activities, tutoring, and attending training sessions. The role involves maintaining communication with instructors and helping students develop effective study skills and confidence in their learning.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Attend classes with students to establish connection/bonding with the instructors and the students

Assist with classroom activities

Provide quality learning assistance to students enrolled in an assigned section of a math class

Assist instructors with one-on-one planning meetings to ensure that students are remaining engaged and absorbing material

Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students

Work with students in groups providing support and structure in project-based assignments and work with math manipulative classroom aides

Teach students study skills, note-taking techniques, and test-taking strategies as needed

Participate in training, development opportunities, and other events when available

Maintain regular communication with your supervisor and other Learning Assistants

Attend required weekly meeting with the instructor(s) and other Learning Assistants

Knowledge of mathematics through College Algebra

Ability to communicate subject matter effectively

Application of different learning strategies, including active learning and peer-to-peer techniques

Self-motivation and ability to work independently

Ability to listen and answer questions during interactions with students

Great time management and organizational skills

Provide support for content and concept understanding, not direct answers to graded work (e.g. homework projects, quizzes, etc.)

Be open and available for observations and follow-up conversations

Help students learn how to learn the material

Demonstrated sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of the needs of students seeking learning support

Ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively

Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing, fast-moving educational environment

Ability to perform clerical tasks effectively

Ability to work well with others and in a team environment

Ability to maintain good working relationships across the College

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College

Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities

Qualification

MathematicsEffective communicationActive learning strategiesTime managementSensitivity to student needsTeamworkSelf-motivationOrganizational skills

Required

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment

New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date

Passed math course in which applicant is applying to be a Learning Assistant or placed into a higher math course

Maintain a minimum of 2.75 GPA