Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses into cities across Canada, and continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.

The Applied Politics (AP) program is seeking a Learning Assistant to provide targeted academic support to students who may be falling behind, as well as to assist with academic planning for accessibility funded learners.

Major Accountabilities & Responsibilities

(Including, but not limited to: )

• Provide students with academic support and effective study strategies.
• Assist in developing and enhancing tutoring resources to improve student learning outcomes.
• Deliver individualized and group tutoring, including tailored learning plans.
• Monitor student progress and adjust tutoring strategies and learning plans as needed.
• Review and create training materials to increase instructional effectiveness.
• Support instructors in fostering a learning environment that accommodates students with special considerations.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Academic Learning Team and the Applied Politics team to create tutoring plans that meet individual student needs.
• Participate in tutor training and professional development sessions.
• Assist with duties assigned by the SSC or SALT, such as marking assignments and creating tutoring materials.

Required Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Political Science, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field.
• Experience providing academic support, tutoring, or instructional assistance at the college or university level.
• Strong understanding of learning strategies, study skills, and academic success techniques.
• Ability to support students with diverse learning needs, including those with accessibility accommodations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, instructors, and academic support teams.
• Proficiency in creating learning materials and adapting instruction to individual student requirements.
• Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment in handling student information.

Perks & Benefits:
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• Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts
• Educational Allowance for Professional Development
• Emergency Allowance for Unexpected Needs
• Free Massages at Our Student Clinic
• Discounts on College Programs & Courses
• Staff Discount in College Store
• On-Site Gym Access
• Free Parking

Qualified candidates should reply to this ad with their cover letter and resume. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet our criteria will be contacted to continue in our process.