Student Employee, Learning Assistant

at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Title:Student Employee, Learning Assistant

Job Description:We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Learning Assistant to join our new Math Learning Community at Joliet Junior College. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about mathematics and education to support both faculty and students in achieving academic success.

POSITION TITLE: Student Employee,Learning Assistant
STATUS: Part-time
DEPARTMENT: Disability Services
DIVISION:Student Success
REPORTS TO: Adam Wouk
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
MINIMIUM PAY RATE: $14.00 per hour
(This is a FWS position)

ESSENTIALJOBDUTIESANDKEYRESPONSIBILITIES
1. Classroom Support: Assist faculty members during lectures, demonstrations, and in-class activities. Working with students in class to help them with coursework.
2. Tutoring and Mentoring: Provide individual and group tutoring sessions to clarify complex mathematical concepts, assist with problem-solving, and reinforce learning objectives. Student will host regular office hours in the tutoring department. All learning assistants will receive official CRLA tutoring training.
3. Grading Assistance: Assist in grading assignments, quizzes, and exams, ensuring accuracy and providing constructive feedback to students.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
1. GPA of 2.5 or above. GPA of 3.0 or above in math classes.
2. Enrolled in 6 credit hours toward your declared major atJJC.
3. Advanced coursework in mathematics or a related field; enrollment in or completion of upper-level mathematics courses preferred.
4. Strong knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles and theories.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, faculty, and staff.
6. Previous tutoring, teaching assistant, or mentoring experience desirable.
7. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education, Psychology or Sociology major
2. Bilingual
3. Honors Student

Scheduled Weekly Hours: This is a student employee position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval.

Full Time/Part Time:Part time
Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:20

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Joliet Junior College is committed to maintaining an environment that is safe and free from discrimination, harassment, and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. The College prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, stalking, and relationship/dating violence has put measures in place to ensure a safe and healthy educational and employment environment, and meet legal requirements in accordance with: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the College's programs or activities; relevant sections of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, including gender-related identity; and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), which requires timely warning to the community of certain immediate threats.