Learning Assistant (Early College High School) (Specially Funded)

Hiring Salary Range

Grade

107

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Funding Information

This is a specially funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2025 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $ billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

Campus Statement

GateWay Community College is a Hispanic Serving Institution with one of the most diverse student bodies in the Maricopa Community College district. Over 46% of our students indicate Hispanic heritage and better than half of the student population represents more than 40 countries.

GateWay Community College is seeking to attract candidates who want to help us continue building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. GateWay Community College understands that diversity is integral to excellence. We honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming, inclusive, respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who reflect, and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse communities and populations that make Arizona a rich and vibrant place to live and work. When you join the team at GateWay, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice built on broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at GateWay, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Vision, Mission, Goals, and Values.

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

• 20 paid observed holidays
• ) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• Annual professional development growth funding
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible work schedules
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program: Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wondronline program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more Pre-Retirement Events
• (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the Department of Education after qualifying).
• 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

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• Lesson preparation: Helping teachers prepare lesson plans and materials, such as collecting materials and setting up equipment
• Classroom management: Preparing and tidying classrooms for lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions
• Student support: Reviewing material with students, teaching small groups, and providing extra help to students who need it
• Behavior management: Enforcing school and class rules, and supervising students during non-classroom times
• Communication: Communicating with parents to keep them informed

Essential Functions

20% Providing students with learning assistance, skills development and tutoring for all high school content.

20% Assisting students in completing assignments in IXL and Canvas learning platforms.

20% Monitoring and maintain student folders, progress information and related records.

10% Assist students in understanding and utilizing instructional resources and learning aids.

10% Provides information and explanation related to grammar, syntax and vocabulary.

10% Explains research strategies an assist in developing research assignments.

10% Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Desired Qualifications

A. Associate’s degree or higher

B. Experience with mentoring students to complete a variety of assignments in a high school environment

C. Experience using instructional materials and aids to support student learning in a high school environment

D. Experience in working with a diverse population of students providing tutoring services in variety of subjects in a high school environment

E. Experience using online systems such as Google Suite, Learning Management System (LMS)- Canvas, online tutoring systems for K-12, etc.

Special Working Conditions

• Possession of a valid Level I DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all GateWay locations
• May require some evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas