What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Support Assistant (Math and Reading/Writing) position at Jackson State Community College?
Title: Learning Support Assistant (Math and Reading/Writing)
Job Summary
The Learning Support Assistant is a part-time, in-person position designed to provide small group and one-on-one tutoring in learning support courses to facilitate effective student learning in either math, writing, or reading in the learning support classroom. Learning Support Assistants 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.
Hours are available for Learning Support Assistants 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 Assistant's availability. Summer work is not available for this position.
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 prior to the start of classes each semester.
Participate in weekly check-ins with your faculty lead for continuous growth.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of standing at times
Prolonged screen time
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
Repetitive Movement
Pay Rate: $20.00/hour; up to 20 hours/week
Position Close Date: Open until filled; for best consideration, please apply by: 10/29/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, you must submit an application, resume, cover letter, and a copy of your trancripts. Applications submitted without all three required documents will be removed from consideration until they have been resubmitted with the missing materials. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
**This is a grant-funded position and has funding through May 2029.**
Job Summary
The Learning Support Assistant is a part-time, in-person position designed to provide small group and one-on-one tutoring in learning support courses to facilitate effective student learning in either math, writing, or reading in the learning support classroom. Learning Support Assistants 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.
Hours are available for Learning Support Assistants 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 Assistant's availability. Summer work is not available for this position.
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 prior to the start of classes each semester.
Participate in weekly check-ins with your faculty lead for continuous growth.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
- Prior tutoring or teaching experience
- Experience with Microsoft suite of products
- 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
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of standing at times
Prolonged screen time
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
Repetitive Movement
Pay Rate: $20.00/hour; up to 20 hours/week
Position Close Date: Open until filled; for best consideration, please apply by: 10/29/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, you must submit an application, resume, cover letter, and a copy of your trancripts. Applications submitted without all three required documents will be removed from consideration until they have been resubmitted with the missing materials. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
**This is a grant-funded position and has funding through May 2029.**