Math Learning Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Math Learning Assistant

Pay Grade Level
G-10 LA

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Benefits

Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems

Department
West Academic Support

Campus Location
Iron Mountain

Min Salary
$17.39

Max Salary
$20.46

FTE

0.4

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time

Position Type
Temporary

Job Summary/Basic Function

The responsibility of this temporary position is to provide assistance to students enrolled in the Math courses, with a primary focus on corequisite Math courses. This position will be providing support in and out of the classroom, as needed by students and the instructor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence (at least an A-) in MATH 107 (Liberal Arts Math), MATH 110 (College Algebra), or MATH 140 (Pre-Calculus) or a comparable course.
• Completed the equivalent of two years of college course work.
• Strong foundation in math skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with teaching or tutoring.
• Candidate must be committed to student retention and success and display exceptional interpersonal and team-working skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference to candidates with experience in individual and group mentoring and tutoring at the college level.
• Two years’ experience working at the college level.

Months Per Year
8

Hours Worked Per Week

Work Schedule
Schedule will be dependent upon student requests and faculty needs.

Supervision Exercised

N/A

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the West Academic Support Coordinator.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

N/A

Job Duties

Job Duty

Collaborate with faculty to help students meet learning outcomes

Job Duty

Provide academic support for students who are having difficulty meeting the learning outcomes of the math courses

Job Duty

Provide individual and group tutoring and mentoring to math students

Job Duty

Recognize and respond to students according to their varying learning needs and use innovative strategies to assist them in grasping and applying subject matter.

Job Duty

Maintain and provide data on students assisted, time spent, and type of assistance provided to supervisor and College Readiness Coordinator.

Job Duty

Serve as resource for math students who are at risk and ensure that they are provided the necessary assistance

Job Duty

Attend math courses as requested by the faculty to ensure consistency of teaching methods and learning outcomes

Job Duty

Hold office hours/open support time in the HUB

Job Duty

Any other duties as assigned

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Meffer, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension
906-217-4016

Contact Email
hr@baycollege.edu

Contact Fax
906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S136P

Posting Date
05/02/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/1623
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Transcript

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

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