Learning Assistant Supplemental Instruction Job East Stroudsburg area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Learning Assistants for Supplemental Instruction

Job Summary

LAs help students who have various levels of knowledge gain a clearer and a deeper understanding of a particular subject in a collaborative and active learning environment. LAs workup to 11 hours per week. Specific times and day are determined in coordination with the professor for the course and the Tutorial Director & Coordinator.

Pay rate

$13.00 per hour.

LA responsibilities include

Hold weekly review and discussion sessions
Have a thorough understanding of the syllabi, assignments and requirements for the courses.
Attend the course with the students.
Assist the professor with course related duties in and out of class (up to three hours outside of class each week).
Prepare and submit weekly session plans.
Enforce UWTP policies.
Attend and contribute to LA team meetings throughout the semester.
Be available to tutor up to two hours duringWTC hours.
Meet with professor as needed.
Attend mandatory LA training workshops.
Commit to a semester long work experience.

Required Qualifications

1. Submit a recommendation from the professor who teaches the course.

2. Successfully complete an interview with the Tutorial Coordinator.

3. Maintain a 3.0 Cumulative GPA.

4. Be a second year (sophomore) undergraduate student at East Stroudsburg University.

5. Have a final grade of A, “A-,“ “B+," or B in the course(s).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

2. Demonstrate the ability to promote a positive work environment.

3. Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and to initiate work on projects independently.

4. Demonstrate knowledge in the appropriate disciplines.

5. Have the Ability to work well with others.

Employment Eligibility & University Commitment

Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, : https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm