Learning Assistant - 20hr/week schedule

Harford Community College ( HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

The Learning Center is seeking innovative and compassionate individuals to provide academic support to HCC students by promoting effective study habits and learning strategies while assisting students with course content. There are Learning Assistants available during all hours of operation to work with students in a variety of formats including individual, group, walk-in, and in-class learning sessions. Ideal candidates work collaboratively and effectively with students of all academic backgrounds. This position directly supports the College's Strategic Plan by providing support and intervention to eradicate attainment gaps based on income, race, gender, and ethnicity.

Learning Assistants conduct individualized group, walk-in, and/or Supplemental Instruction sessions for HCC students. These sessions are designed to help students develop study skills and become independent learners.

Duties include, but are not limited to, promoting a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment in the Learning Center; assisting students in learning course content by referring to student class notes, assignments, and class resources; promoting study skills and learning strategies; visiting classes to advertise the services of the Learning Center; attending training sessions to become College Reading and Learning Association ( CRLA) certified; and following the policies and procedures of the Learning Center and Harford Community College.

Learning assistants are being hired in the following academic areas: Biology, Business/Accounting, Computer Science., English, Math through Precalculus and Calculus and above, Physics and Engineering, and Statistics.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Successful completion of at least six credits of college-level courses with at least a B average.

Demonstrated experience working with students of diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge of course content for Accounting, Algebra, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Physics, and/or Statistics; demonstrated mastery of subject area, with at least a B average; excellent communication skills; demonstrated experience working with students of diverse backgrounds.

Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled at HCC, those with prior experience as a learning assistant, or individuals able to assist in high-need subject areas, including Chemistry, Accounting, Economics, Math, and English.

These are part-time, hourly, non-exempt staff positions. Applicants must be willing to work a 20 hour/week schedule of varied day, evening, and weekend hours during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.