General Summary

General Summary

Please Note: This is an open continuous applicant pool. Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Positions will be filled by the department on an as needed basis.

The Math Emporium Instructional Assistant II provides instructional support services for students, Faculty, and Math Emporium Coordinator in the LSSC Math Emporiums.

This part-time position reports to the Math Emporium Coordinator.Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1.Assist students in improving academic achievement through providing one-on-one math tutoring for students in the Math Emporium;
2.Assist students with MyMathLab software, including, but not limited to registration, password problems, navigation, submission of work, and the location of their personal grade book;
3. Assist students with resolving computer problems, including contacting the Math Emporium Coordinator and/or IT Math Emporium Computer Technicians.
4. Encourage students to develop confidence and to become more independent learners. 5. Maintain an attitude and environment conducive to learning;
6. Work cooperatively with the Math Emporium Coordinator, Math Emporium Peer Assistants, Faculty, staff, and students;
7. Follow proper end-of-day procedures, including assuring that computers and monitors are powered down at the end of the day;
8. Maintain competence in assigned and related areas;
9.Follow all Math Emporium rules and guidelines;
10.Maintain and submit accurate time sheets;
11. Attend in-service training workshops;
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
13. Provide general assistance to students in the Math Emporium;
14. Acts as lead assistant when the Math Emporium Coordinator is not present.
15.Special projects assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Associates Degree including Calculus I, Calc II and III preferred; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred with a major in Mathematics, Statistics, or other related field.

4-5 years experience teaching or tutoring Math required, or 2-3 years with a Bachelors degree described above.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

1. Current knowledge of Math Emporium course curriculum;
2. Genuine interest in helping students achieve math success;
3. Excellent customer service through the ability to assist students, the Math Emporium Coordinator, Peer Assistants, Faculty, and staff;
4. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with students;
5. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and non-verbal skills; Exhibits computer proficiency;
6. Ability to act as a champion for student math success and Math Emporium success.
7. Effective time management skills.
8. Ability to handle responsibility and show leadership.