Mathematics Learning Assistant - Student Employment

Mathematics Learning Assistant - Student Employment

Salary

$17.05 Hourly

Location

3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

Job Type

Student Employment - FWS Exempt

Job Number

01656

Department

Math SE

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Summary

Math Learning Assistants will support student learning in MATH 112, MATH 113, and MATH 135 by facilitating group work and active learning in class and holding drop-in tutoring hours.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
• Leadership: Students build leadership skills by taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility, supporting others, contributing ideas, and modeling positive workplace behaviors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Each learning assistant will be embedded in a section of MATH 112, MATH 113, or MATH 135 to support student learning in that class. Duties include:

• Attending the assigned class
• Facilitating group work and active learning
• Guiding students with problem-solving in class
• Leading the class for short periods agreed upon in advance
• Learning Assistants will not help with grading or the preparation of class
• materials.

Outside of their assigned class, Learning Assistants will be required to:

• Meet weekly with their assigned faculty member to discuss course content, plan for upcoming lessons, and reflect on previous activities.
• Attend a weekly pedagogy seminar focusing on the principles and techniques of active learning.
• Hold regular drop-in tutoring hours in the S102 Math Tutoring Center.

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Federal Work Study is NOT a requirement.

Students who are Federal Work Study eligible may still apply for this position.

Applicants must have earned a B or better in the course they would assist or have successfully completed MATH 201. Priority consideration will be given to applicants

who are Math Secondary Education or Middle Level Math Education majors.

The cover letter must include a list of all hours the applicant is available to work as well as which of MATH 112, MATH 113, and MATH 135 the applicant is willing to assist.

Description of Hours: Learning Assistants will work up to 10 hours per week.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Employer Saint Xavier University

Address 3700 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois, 60655

Phone 773-298-3450

Website http://www.sxu.edu