Learning Facilitator (Biology)

Rancho Santiago Community College District•Santa Ana, CA

31d

About The Position

The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world. Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.

Requirements

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to an Associates level of college training and/or satisfactory completion (grade A or B) of the courses the incumbent is instructing in.
Knowledge of: principles of tutoring at the college level; proficient level of understanding in subject area; good written and oral communication skills; record keeping.
Ability to: establish and maintain effective relationships with students and instructors; able to communicate difficult concepts with patience and desire to help the student.

Nice To Haves

Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities

Tutors students from diverse backgrounds in content of specific courses and/or study skills on a one-to-one or small group basis
Identify problem areas on subject matter, simplify concepts to assist in learning material, review and help clarify lecture materials
Assists instructors in implementing educational plans
Prepares teaching aids and instructional materials
Conducts examination review and study sessions
Conducts meetings with certificated staff members regarding progress of students
Administers and scores tests
Prepares and submits reports as required
Prepares schedules and makes appointments
Attends staff meetings and training sessions as necessary
Performs record keeping responsibilities
Performs related duties as required.