Temporary - Supplemental Instruction Leaders, All Campuses (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Learning Center Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders are trained to plan and facilitate collaborative group learning in regularly scheduled study sessions for Nashville State students enrolled in targeted courses. SI sessions are scheduled group meetings where SI Leaders help students engage with course material. Leaders attend course lectures and SI sessions, create lesson plans and materials, and support students through peer assistance and referrals to campus resources. The position is temporary and based at the assigned campus or work location. Work hours are typically 12–15 hours per week but may vary. The rate of pay is $15.50 per hour. Applications to the temporary pool are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available; the posting closes annually on October 31. Applicants must reapply each year to maintain an active application. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application process; official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Requirements

Must be a current Nashville State student.
Must have completed at least 15 credit hours of college-level coursework, excluding learning support.
Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA in college-level courses.
Must have earned at least a B in MATH 1000, MATH 1010, or MATH 1530.
Must have access to a reliable internet connection.
Ability to communicate course content.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Ability to report to a campus location for the work assignment.

Responsibilities

Attend all Supplemental Instruction sessions and course lectures, take notes, and model appropriate academic attitudes and behaviors.
Create lesson plans and prepare materials for Supplemental Instruction sessions; submit them before scheduled sessions for approval and feedback.
Submit attendance records, time sheets, and other paperwork to the SI Coordinator in a timely manner.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions to learn new Supplemental Instruction strategies.
Hold up to four additional Supplemental Instruction sessions during the semester outside regularly scheduled sessions.
Meet with assigned faculty members for up to 1.5 hours per month, as deemed appropriate by the SI Leader and faculty member.
Maintain professional communication with the course instructor, including periodic meetings to debrief SI sessions and address personal or student concerns.
Provide peer support to students and refer them to campus support services as needed; immediately report critical issues to the coordinator.
Become familiar with technology and resources in the classrooms.
Complete program assessment surveys and administer surveys during SI sessions or course lectures as needed.
Check email and the SI Program messaging system regularly.
Perform job duties from the assigned campus or work location.