STEM Learning Assistant Student Employee, #9090

Oakton College•Des Plaines, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The STEM Learning Assistant (LA) provides formal support to a classroom instructor in a STEM course at Oakton. LAs are assigned to a supervising instructor based on schedule availability, educational history, and disciplinary interests. The position includes attending an orientation session during the week before the semester begins, four leadership training sessions during the semester, a weekly one-hour preparation session with the supervising instructor, and the pedagogy course EDN 110, which meets weekly on Fridays at a time to be determined. Training sessions are compensated at the hourly wage, and the cost of attending EDN 110 is waived. A typical week includes attending all face-to-face class and/or lab sessions. LAs engage students through questions and discussion and assist with group and other classroom activities. They may also lead tutoring sessions, discussion forums, or other activities that support student learning and awareness of community cultural wealth. LAs complete assignments related to pedagogy and leadership in the classroom they serve. The posting describes employment for the entire Spring 2027 semester, with a stated start date at the beginning of that semester. The campus location is Skokie or Des Plaines, and the position offers 5–10 hours per week. Schedule flexibility is at the discretion of the assigned supervising instructor. Returning LAs do not need to take EDN 290 a second time.

Requirements

Must have completed the course to which they are assigned as a Learning Assistant with a grade of B or above.
Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Demonstrated reliability and responsibility.
Must be able to work independently.
Friendly, flexible, organized, courteous, and punctual.
Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail preferred.
Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office and Google technology (GSUITE) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assignments as described by the classroom instructor and Job Supervisor.
Support student learning during classroom sessions, tutoring, or office hours.
Participate in activities to develop classroom efficacy and leadership skills.
Communicate with the classroom instructor and supervisor about challenges or issues and collaborate to find resolutions.
Plan and facilitate instructional interventions for the classroom setting.
Plan and facilitate instructional interventions for individual students as needed.
Attend face-to-face class and/or lab sessions and engage students through questioning, discussion, and assistance with classroom activities.
Potentially conduct tutoring sessions, discussion forums, or other student-support activities.
Complete assignments related to pedagogy and leadership in the classroom.