CAPS Supplemental Instruction Leader (Peer I) bei Holyoke Community College

About the Department

The Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS) is seeking SI Leaders in the following areas: 

• Principles of Accounting II (ACC-112)
• Computer Applications (BUS-115)

Position Duties

Primary Activities

• Attend all class meetings of the selected course, take notes, obtain syllabi, do homework and read all assigned materials including text(s) and supplemental readings.

• Conduct at least three to five 50-minute study sessions per week throughout the term using strategies learned through Tutor Training, SI Workshop, and Leader Manual.

• Create and use SI session handouts approved by faculty.

• Regularly meet with the SI supervisor. 

• Discuss observation of the SI sessions.

• Discuss the creation and use of the SI session handouts.

• Discuss the planning of SI sessions and use of a wide variety of the learning strategies.

• Notify supervisor about problems or potential problems.

Secondary Activities 

• Assist SI supervisor in training other SI Leaders.

• Provide extra SI sessions as necessary.

• Meet with other SI Leaders and supervisory staff at scheduled meetings.

• Other duties assigned by the Director.

Maintenance Activities

• SI Leaders will introduce themselves and the program to the virtual class and supply the class and faculty with their contact information.

• Obtain a copy of the class roster from faculty after the “add/drop” period and maintain changes to it as the semester progresses (W’s/AW’s/Adds/Drops).

• SI Leader must notify Faculty of any absence or tardiness in a timely fashion and follow-up on any classroom material/assignments for the day.

• SI Leader will maintain contact with the Faculty and provide information regarding student’s progress or contact faculty when needed regarding course material/assignments.

• SI Leader will also verify if faculty will offer any extra credit or incentives for attendance to SI Sessions (before the start of the program/class introduction).

• Work with the SI supervisor to select appropriate times and scheduling of SI sessions.

• Ensure that the End of Semester SI survey is completed and submitted to your supervisor.

• Collect attendance data via your CAPS Activity Log.

• Maintain professionalism with faculty and students at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED:  

• Peer I –High School Diploma or equivalency and One (1) to Two (2) semesters as a college student;

• Excellent interpersonal skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; 

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Other Qualifications

Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position
Hourly Rate: $15.00/hr.
Hours: up to 18.5 hours/week.