Learning Assistant III/IV: Professional Tutor Writing/Communications/Social Sciences/Education

Pay Rate: $18.12 - $26.85 per hour (depending on placement)

Position Type: Part-time Variable Schedule

Position Summary

The Learning Assistant provides learning support to students, colleagues and faculty as a member of the Tutoring and Writing Center team. Support services may include tutoring, academic coaching, leading supplemental instruction/embedded/workshop sessions, making referrals to campus resources, and/or assisting with technology/software. This position must work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. This position must use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1. Tutor students individually, in small groups, or embedded in courses both on campus or online.
2. 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.
3. Help monitor the learning environment, and interpret needed protocols for students.
4. Provide technical/software support to students.
5. Perform record-keeping and administrative tasks as directed.
6. Encourage communication between student and instructor.
7. Refer students to other appropriate services on campus, as needed.
8. Act as a resource and mentor to colleagues classified as Learning Assistant I/II.
9. Design and lead in-class presentations, orientations, supplemental instruction groups, review sessions, and/or study skills workshops.
10. Coach students in academic study skills, research processes, and other learning strategies.
11. Assist the Tutoring & Writing Center Coordinator with researching and updating learning center materials and resources, as requested.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate Degree in appropriate area or completion of appropriate courses or certificates or documented successful equivalent experience (LAIII)
2. One year (1) (LA III)/ Two year (2) (LA IV) prior successful employment

Desired Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate area
2. Experience teaching and/or tutoring
3. Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and Blackboard LMS
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
5. Bilingual in Spanish
6. Successful completion of a tutor training program (LAIV)

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Telework Eligible?: No

Essential Personnel?: No

Job Posted Date: 05/28/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Organization

Frederick Community College (FCC) is a public college accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). FCC is distinguished by its quality and affordability, making it attainable and valuable for local students. Accredited programs, comprehensive instruction, and affordable costs of attendance have made FCC the learning destination for nearly 30,000 graduates since 1957.

In traditional and alternative learning environments, we anticipate and respond to the needs of our local, regional, and global communities. FCC recognizes the different learning needs and preferences of students and offers instruction in flexible learning formats that include day, evening, weekend, online, and hybrid options. In addition, FCC offers current high school students access to college courses through its Open Campus and High School-Based Dual Enrollment programs.

FCC offers 55 associate degree programs and areas of concentration, 39 certificate, and 51 subject areas in continuing education through credit and Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD).

Explore our wide variety of program options designed for career and transfer students, and those studying for job credentials, professional development, and personal enrichment.