TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Title: Temporary- Learning Support Specialist (Pool)

Institution: Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary:

The Learning Support Specialist is a part-time, in-person position designed to provide small group and one-on-one tutoring to facilitate effective student learning in either math, writing, or reading in the learning support classroom. Learning Support Specialists will work with faculty teaching learning support math, writing, or reading courses each week to ensure they are prepared to assist learning support students to improve skill levels and/or achieve competencies in each class period.

Job Duties:

Provide instructional support to an assigned caseload of students for multiple class periods in both groups and one-on-one. Assist faculty in helping students understand and respond to all coursework. Implement daily instructional strategy with faculty including reviewing upcoming course material and assignments in preparation for assisting in upcoming class. Assist students in navigating online learning environments and troubleshoot minor technical issues as they arise. Maintain participation records, check-in about student academic progress and provide feedback to faculty. Participate in onboarding and training. Participate in weekly check-ins with your faculty lead for continuous growth. Participate in ongoing professional development managed by staff from the Tennessee Board of Regents. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older.
Associate degree in any field or completion of at least 60 college credit hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Prior tutoring or teaching experience.
Experience with Microsoft suite of products.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Content knowledge in one or more of the learning support subject areas: math, reading, or writing
Basic computer skills for data entry.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to collaborate with faculty on student progress.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with assigned students.

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Availability/Closing Date: 

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for temporary part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

This is a grant funded position and has funding through May 2029.

Work Hours: Part-time up to 20 hours per week. Hours are available for Learning Support Specialists to work Monday-Thursday during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year (August-December and January-May). Schedules will be made based on the scheduled courses for the semester and the Learning Support Specialists' availability. Summer work is not available for this position.