Job Description

Job Description

Under supervision and direction, the (part-time), Reading, Writing and Language Instructional Associate will provide instructional support services to students and faculty in support of the College's academic programs. The primary location for this position is the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, however, this position may require occasional travel to other campuses. Incumbent will work with students to tutor and demonstrate subject matter concepts and guide the students to reinforce faculty teaching. This is a permanent, part-time, bargaining, non-exempt, grade 25 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. This position may be eligible for occasional telework after successful completion of the initial employment probationary period. The work schedule for this part-time position is: Any 4-day, 4-hour work shift, Monday- Friday, between 12pm-6pm and Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Work hours are determined by department needs each semester.

Tasks and activities are typically determined by department faculty; however, incumbents may receive direction from a supervisor. Incumbents follow specific guidelines developed by faculty or supervisor in providing service to students. The completed work is reviewed for adherence to the guidelines and accuracy of the information provided. Contacts are with faculty, staff and students.

Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Provide direction to students by reviewing assignments, guides, lesson plans, texts and learning resources, explaining and discussing subjects and learning materials and advising students on learning/study techniques.
• Tutor students one-to-one and in small groups, both in-person and online, in writing, reading, speaking, and English as a Second Language across the disciplines.
• May develop and conduct orientations and subject matter workshops.
• Assists students in utilizing learning software and other resource materials; explain and demonstrate use of such materials, select and/or recommend such materials depending on student need, answers student questions regarding the use of such materials, and correct software problems.
• Tutor students referred for individual assistance in a subject, works with faculty lesson plans and other learning resources to repeat, supplement and strengthen understanding.
• Provide software and hardware support, training and instruction to staff, faculty and student assistants.
• May prepare and conduct workshops for faculty (individually and with faculty associates and other faculty presenters) and students, and assist with planning, organizing, advertising and record keeping of workshops.
• Create marketing materials such as flyers, posters, e-mail announcements, brochures, and Inside MC Online articles.
• May oversee and manage the daily operations of a computer lab and may maintain department’s official web site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics, Composition/Rhetoric, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), a related academic field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to effectively perform the essential functions of the job.
• Three (3) years’ experience in tutoring and demonstrating concepts associated with the subject area and some experience in identifying resources that enhance the student’s learning/study experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge with instructional technology and educational materials employed with regard to learning resources.
• Demonstrated experience in explaining subject matter principles, techniques and practices, working with others and serving as a liaison in support of faculty and student learning, using personal computers and instructional technology, and in developing instructional materials based on direction from others.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse community, both orally and in writing.
• Hiring Range: $26.88 -$34.93 per hour. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity.

Application Process

• Position is open until filled
• For consideration, you must attach a resume which provides the month and year(s) worked at each employer and detailed experience to reflect the duties and responsibilities performed at each employer.
• If any position listed on your resume was a part-time position, please indicate so on the resume with the number of hours worked each week.
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As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery Collage and may have earn?ings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

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