Learning Assistant I/II/III: Peer/Professional Tutor STEM
Frederick Community College

Requisition Number:

AS747P

Learning Assistant I/II/III: Peer/Professional Tutor STEM

$15.45 - $18.78 per hour (depending on placement)

Part-time Variable Schedule

Position Summary:The Learning Assistant provides learning support to students, colleagues and faculty. Support services may include tutoring, monitoring a lab/learning space, and/or assisting with learning 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. (LAIII)
9. Design and lead in-class presentations, orientations, supplemental instruction groups, review sessions, and/or study skills workshops. (LAIII)
10. Coach students in academic study skills. (LAIII)
11. Assist the STEM Learning Center Coordinator with researching and updating learning center materials and resources, as requested. (LAIII)
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. High School Diploma (LAI/II)2. College-level course completion with a grade of B or greater (LAI/II)3. Prior employment (2 years for LAIII), volunteer or internship (LAI/II)4. Associate Degree in appropriate area or completion of appropriate courses or certificates or documented successful equivalent experience (LAIII)

1. Associate Degree in appropriate area or completion of appropriate courses or certificates or documented successful equivalent experience (LAII)2. Bachelor's Degree in appropriate area (LAIII)3. Faculty recommendations and/or professional references that pertain to the specific department or learning center subject areas (LAI/II)4. Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and Blackboard LMS5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills6. Bilingual in Spanish

Part Time

No

No

05/28/2024

Yes

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.

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.