Learning Assistant (Tutor) - Chemistry

Virginia Community College, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chesapeake, VIRGINIA
Deadline: 28 Sep 2021

Posting Details
Role Title Education Support Assistant
Role Code 29141-SW
FLSA Non-Exempt
Pay Band 01
Working Title Learning Assistant (Tutor) - Chemistry
Position Number 295W0041
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Chesapeake - 550
Hiring Range $12.60 per hour, part-time
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category N-No EEO-4 Reporting
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
10-15 hours per week which will be scheduled between Monday through Friday. Schedule will vary based on class schedules and student needs. 
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years.  It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force.  TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions.  The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. 
Job Description Summary 
Learning Assistants assist in academic achievement by meeting with students to clarify learning objectives and work on study skills. Learning Assistants serves as a supplement to classroom or online teaching. Learning Assistants assist deans, faculty, and Learning Assistant Services Manager in supporting student success initiatives of Tidewater Community College. 
 
Function 
• Meet with students on a one-to-one, small-group, drop-in, or online tutoring format(s) to provide learning assistance. 
• Learning Assistants also partner with instructors to offer outreach-learning opportunities in the classroom and team up to offer course relevant workshops. 
• Tutor students enrolled at TCC in various academic subjects. 
• Tutor students in basic computer literacy to include email account set-up, create a word document, saving a document and navigating Blackboard. 
• Learning Assistants must maintain familiarity with campus resources available to students. 
• Maintain a resourceful supply of course relevant handouts in learning assistance centers, if necessary. 
• Attend mandatory tutor-training sessions as required by the Campus Coordinator. 
• Offer assistance with developing study strategies (textbooks, handbooks, online resources, etc.) to students requesting tutoring services. 
• Demonstrate experience expressing patience, encouragement, and empathy to students having difficulty. 
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.
Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of course content. Effective oral, written and technical communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with students what Learning Assistants provide as educational support assistants. Contextualize transferable, academic study, and learning strategies into collaborative learning sessions. Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA. Ability to work as a team member. Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. Experience in working with people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds. Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Chemistry or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry. Teaching experience in Chemistry. Previous experience working in a Learning Assistant/Tutoring position.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
No

Posting Number WGE_481P
Recruitment Type Public
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 09/13/2021
Job Close Date 09/28/2021
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website TCC.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Governor's Mandate Message

Executive Order #18. Newly hired, including employees transferring from other state agencies, will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or at the latest by their position start date. Additional details regarding how to request an accommodation, required weekly Covid-19 testing, and mask requirements will be provided by Human Resources for newly hired or transferred employees who are unvaccinated.
E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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