Part-Time STEM Learning Assistant, (STEM Beyond)

Job Details:

Job Family:
STAFF – Support Staff
Grade: CS
Salary: $11.00 – $18.00 (Depending on Degree Earned)
Department: Math & Natural Sciences
Reports To: Grant Director
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
First Review Date: June 19,
2023

Job Summary:

The Learning Assistant works closely
with faculty and staff to provide supplemental guidance inside and outside the classroom for STEM students. The Learning Assistant leads
group discussions and problem solving sessions designed to improve student learning of course material. This is a temporary grant-funded
position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides
  academic support to students and/or additional support to faculty and staff
• Facilitates active learning activities in the classroom
• Serves as a role model and motivator for students to achieve and assists with their academic needs
• Engages in weekly
  planning sessions with lead faculty member for assigned course
• Receives training in course content, pedagogy and
  activities
• Completes status reports
• Maintains a time and activity log of Learning Assistant activities
• Monitors
  student progress or laboratory conditions and needs
• Guides students through the use of educational software and equipment in
  labs
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs
• Attends all class sessions for the course section
  assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and completion of one (1) specified college disciplined
  course
• Must be enrolled in a regionally accredited educational institution and in good academic standing
• Must have a
  cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 average
• Must have completed the assigned course (or a more advanced course in the same sequence) with
  a grade of 3.0 or higher
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and
  procedures
• Possess the ability to engage students in course activities and materials
• Possess excellent oral and written
  communication skills
• Be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in
  Microsoft applications
• Ability to demonstrate genuine motivation in dealing with people
• Ability to effectively speak and
  present information in front of a group
• Ability to work flexible schedule including evening and weekend assignments
• Ability
  to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Additional Requirements:

The final
candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.: