Peer Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders I - CAPS

Holyoke Community College•Holyoke, MA

About The Position

Holyoke Community College (HCC) is seeking Peer Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders for courses supported by the Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS): BUS-115 Computer Applications, ASL-101 American Sign Language 1, HTH-114 Medical Terminology, ENG-085 Pre-College English 1, and ENG-095 Pre-College English 2. Under the supervision of the Director of CAPS, SI Leaders support students in high-risk courses through weekly study sessions. Orientation, training, on-the-job assistance, and resources are provided. The employment period is January through May 2027. This is a part-time, non-benefited position paying $17.00 per hour, with up to 18.5 hours per week. The posting establishes a pool of qualified candidates for potential future openings; there may not be an immediate vacancy.

Requirements

Be a currently enrolled HCC student in good standing and have not earned a degree.
Have completed the specific course to be supported with a grade of at least B+.
Have good communication, active listening, patience, empathy, teamwork, conflict-resolution, and collaboration skills.
Have basic computer skills and familiarity with Google apps; training will be provided.
Have organization, time-management, and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one faculty recommendation attesting to proficiency in the course.

Responsibilities

Obtain the assigned course roster during the first and second weeks of class and note changes to the roster throughout the term.
Attend the first week of class meetings for the assigned course and attend additional class meetings if applicable.
Obtain the course syllabus and materials, read assigned texts and supplemental readings, and take notes.
Conduct at least three 50-minute study sessions per week throughout the term.
Maintain contact with the assigned course faculty member and provide information about students’ progress.
Contact faculty members as needed regarding course materials and assignments.
Verify whether faculty members will offer extra credit or incentives for attending SI sessions.
Collect session attendance data using the CAPS Activity Log and Navigate.
Use strategies learned through SI Orientation, the SI Leader Manual, and CAPS Tutor Training to create and use faculty-approved SI session handouts.
Meet regularly with the Assistant SI Leader Coordinator to discuss session planning, handouts, session observations, learning strategies, and potential problems.
Provide extra SI sessions as necessary.
Attend scheduled meetings with other SI Leaders and supervisory staff.