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Lab Aide I- SLCC Math Department Classroom
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Position Number: 4750641
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Mathematics

Lab Aide I- SLCC Math Department Classroom

Salt Lake Community College

Position Title: Lab Aide I- SLCC Math Department Classroom

Open Internally or Externally: External

If faculty, tenure track status: Not Applicable

Reports to (title): Associate Dean, Mathematics

Department: Mathematics

Requisition Number: P23258

Position Type: Replacement

Job Category: Part-Time Staff - Variable

FT/PT: Part-time

Initial Work Location: Taylorsville Redwood Campus

Starting Salary: $16.25-$17.79

Job Open Date: 06/28/2023

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Priority Review Date:

Job Summary: | The Foundations for Math Success team at SLCC is hiring Classroom Aides! What is a Classroom Aide (CA)? Our ideal CA is a talented student interested in creating quality learning experiences for developmental math students.What do CAs do? Attends classes to help answer students questions and support active learning and group work. Encourages student engagement and fosters student learning. Helps instructors provide a productive learning environment that will guide students toward understanding the course material. Assists students in learning study skills that will help them excel both inside and outside of college.Why work with us? We can be flexible around your schedule. We understand your schedule this semester might be different next semester so talk to us and well try our best to work with you. The work you do will be appreciated.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Attend classes with students and rotate through different class sessions to establish connection/bonding with the instructors and the students.
Provide quality learning assistance to students enrolled in Foundations for Mathematical Success developmental math program.
Assist instructors ensure that students are remaining engaged and absorbing material.
Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students.
Provide support for content and concept understanding, not direct answers to graded work.
Work with students in groups.
Provide support and structure in project-based assignments.
Help students work with math manipulatives that model math concepts.
Teach students study skills, note-taking techniques and test-taking strategies.
Participate in training, development opportunities and other events when available.
Maintain regular communication with your supervisor and other Classroom Aides

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued:

Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of MATH 1050-College Algebra (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of MATH 1050-College Algebra (or equivalent) earning an A grade.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Empathy for and understanding of the diverse student population in the college. Great time management, self-motivation, and organizational skills. Be open and available for observations and follow-up conversations. Knowledge of Mathematics through College Algebra. Application of different learning strategies, including active learning and peer-to-peer techniques. Help students learn how to learn the material. Help students develop or refine their study skills and become independent learners. Demonstrate sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of the needs of students seeking learning support. Ability to communicate the subject matter effectively. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to listen to and answer questions during interactions with students. Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing, fast-moving educational environment. Ability to work well with others and in a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, abilities, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups in diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

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SLCC Highlights: Salt Lake Community College is Utahs largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utahs fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging HSI, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SLCC Information: Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.slcc.edu/postings/55904