Job at a glance
Learning Assistants are expected to attend an assigned section of a math class to assist students with activities, attend paid trainings, tutor students outside of class, attend weekly meetings with other SLCC Learning Assistants, and attend a weekly pedagogy class. Students may set their own schedule for tutoring students outside of class time. Expected weekly hours are 10-15. - Attend classes with students to establish connection/bonding with the instructors and the students.
- Assist with classroom activities. - Provie 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. - 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- First-generation college student (neither parent has earned a 4-year degree) - Applicant has recently taken the math class in which they are applying to be a Learning Assistant at SLCC. - Applicant has attended SLCC for at least one semester.