What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning assistant position at Valencia College?
Qualifications
Drivers License Requirement Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable Required Qualifications Required Minimum Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Required Field of Study Other Required Qualifications
Must have evidence of successful completion of college level academic work.
Required License / Certification Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education & Field of Study Preferred Type of Experience Preferred Licenses / Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to follow instructions from supervisor and other faculty.
Ability to work a variety of hours, which includes nights and weekends.
Ability to use computer hardware and software programs related to discipline area.
Ability to tutor individuals or small groups of students in advanced coursework.
Ability to use appropriate learning techniques / strategies to achieve specific learning outcomes.
Ability to communicate and work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.
Working Conditions General Working Conditions This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending / descending, lifting / moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds.
This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus.
Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Specific Designation Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
What subject area(s) are you interested in / comfortable tutoring? Please list one of the following : Math, Science, Both Math & Science.
Open Ended Question)
Have you earned a B or higher in any of the following courses : BSC 1005, BSC 1010, BSC 1011, CHM 1020, CHM 1025, CHM 1045 / 2045, CHM 1046 / 2046, BSC 2085 / 2093, BSC 2086 / 2094, and / or PSY 2012?
If yes, please tell us the specific courses you earned a B or higher in AND would feel comfortable tutoring.
Open Ended Question)
If you indicated math for the first question, have you earned a B or higher in any of the following courses : MAT 0022, MAT 1033, MAC 1105, MGF 1106, MGF 1107, and / or STA 2023?
If yes, please tell us the specific courses you earned a B or higher in AND would feel comfortable tutoring.
Open Ended Question)
Do you have experience in providing instruction or tutoring? If yes, please include the following : description of experience, any certification, level and length of time of certification, whether professional or volunteer.
Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
- Resume / Vita
- Transcript 1
Optional Documents
- Cover letter
- Transcript 2
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Other Documents
Last updated : 2024-03-07