Instructional Assistant - Tutor (Life Sciences) On Call

We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial.

For over 60 years, VCC has been a leader in innovative, experiential post-secondary learning. We’re one of B.C’s top employers and we are proud to inspire students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce.

At VCC, we respect and celebrate our differences, and are committed to the work of decolonization, accessibility, and inclusivity for all. Be a part of creating an inclusive community that provides equitable opportunities for Indigenous and diverse representation, participation, and success for everyone.

We value lived experience and encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. Come join the VCC community as we shape the future together.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting Learning Centre (LC) activities by providing individual and group tutorials on an appointment or drop-in basis to VCC students and for identifying appropriate learning materials that will facilitate independent study.

Life Sciences:
Incumbents will tutor students from different programs with different levels of language proficiency at a high school through first year university level in some or all of the following subjects: biology, anatomy and physiology, health-related ESL, nursing, and report-writing.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Informally analyzes and interprets learning needs and proposes learning strategies and/or resources and, if necessary, refers students to appropriate College services.
2. Assists students with specific learning needs as identified by students or instructors.
3. Helps students develop effective study skills and independent learning strategies.
4. Tutors students remotely using email and phone.
5. Provides online tutoring via etutoring platform as required.
6. Adapts resources and/or develops new resources such as worksheets, quizzes etc. in consultation with the coordinator, to help meet student learning needs.
7. Identifies appropriate new learning resources for LC.
8. Provides small group workshops related to a variety of topics within subject areas.
9. Orients students to LC services and resources.
10. Supervises and provides instruction to students in the use of computers, audio equipment, printers and computer-based learning materials and ensures the smooth running of equipment mentioned above.
11. Records statistics to monitor student use of LC.
12. Participates as an active team member in departmental planning and meetings.
13. Assists with LC operational tasks including duplicating, supplies/materials purchasing, tidying space, answering phone, etc.
14. Provides feedback on student resumes and cover letters.
15. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a health-related field and 4 years related experience working with adult students and English as Additional Language learners or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.

• Ability to employ effective tutoring strategies for individual and group sessions for adult learners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and faculty.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Flexibility in scheduling.

Benefits

At VCC, we believe that true progress cannot be made without also furthering equity, accessibility, and reconciliation. These values have strongly informed our vision for the future and shows in our inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to inclusion, wellness, and development.

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage including Prescription Drugs

• Employee Assistance Program that supports emotional health and well-being
• Basic Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Vacation package including additional time off during college winter closure
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Tuition waivers for courses at VCC, subject to space availability
• Professional development funds
• Mental Health and Wellbeing events and workshops

Vancouver Community College is committed to maintaining a work force that represents the diverse community we serve and we encourage all qualified applicants.