Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago
Learning Assistant I/II/III: Peer/Professional Tutor STEM
Frederick, MD
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$15.45/hr - $18.78/hr
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Learning Assistant to provide learning support to students, colleagues, and faculty. The role involves tutoring, monitoring learning spaces, and assisting with learning technology, while fostering an inclusive environment for diverse learners.
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Responsibilities
Tutor students individually, in small groups, or embedded in courses both on campus or online
Engage and encourage students to become confident, successful, and active learners by engaging them directly in ways that respond to the diversity of students’ cultural backgrounds, academic needs, and learning styles
Help monitor the learning environment, and interpret needed protocols for students
Provide technical/software support to students
Perform record-keeping and administrative tasks as directed
Encourage communication between student and instructor
Refer students to other appropriate services on campus, as needed
Act as a resource and mentor to colleagues classified as Learning Assistant I/II. (LAIII)
Design and lead in-class presentations, orientations, supplemental instruction groups, review sessions, and/or study skills workshops. (LAIII)
Coach students in academic study skills. (LAIII)
Assist the STEM Learning Center Coordinator with researching and updating learning center materials and resources, as requested. (LAIII)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma (LAI/II)
College-level course completion with a grade of B or greater (LAI/II)
Prior employment (2 years for LAIII), volunteer or internship (LAI/II)
Associate Degree in appropriate area or completion of appropriate courses or certificates or documented successful equivalent experience (LAIII)
Preferred
Associate Degree in appropriate area or completion of appropriate courses or certificates or documented successful equivalent experience (LAII)
Bachelor's Degree in appropriate area (LAIII)
Faculty recommendations and/or professional references that pertain to the specific department or learning center subject areas (LAI/II)
Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and Blackboard LMS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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