Learning Experience Observer

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Purpose of Position: The Learning Experience Observation Program is designed to achieve a deeper understanding of teaching and learning that comes from shared analysis and revision between faculty and students. The Learning Experience Observation Programs pairs students (observers) and faculty to work together over the course of a semester. The goals of the program are to:

• Allow faculty and students to explore questions relating to teaching and learning in an affirming way to improve and develop effective classroom practices.

• Foster open, critical, constructive dialogue between faculty and students in support of good teaching.

• Change the culture at The Claremont Colleges so that dialogues about teaching and learning among faculty and students is natural, common, and desired.

Learning Experience Observers are students who observe a faculty member's class and meet with them weekly to provide insights and feedback. LEOs will receive weekly support and ongoing training from The Claremont Colleges Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are the essential duties and responsibilities the incumbent must be able to perform.

Attend the class being observed and weekly meetings with faculty and CTL staff. Communicate clearly, have an open mind, withhold judgment. Take detailed notes during each class observation that will be the basis of weekly meetings with the faculty partner. Review and provide feedback about asynchronous aspects of the learning environment (Canvas/Sakai sites, syllabi, discussion boards, assignment sheets etc.). Communicate with CTL staff and other LEOs throughout the semester. Keep in confidence all that is observed, between CTL staff and faculty partner. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education: Currently enrolled in and attending a degree program at one of The Claremont Colleges (graduate or undergraduate). Must be at least a sophomore.

Experience: This is an entry level position, and no experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High degree of emotional intelligence.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with faculty and staff.

• Punctuality, dependability, and flexibility.

• Attention to detail.

• Able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, electronic databases, and a timekeeping system.

• Able to learn new computer technology as needed.

• Ability to interact positively with a diverse community of coworkers, students, faculty, and other staff.

• Ability to learn new duties and procedures for enhancements and changes to services offered.

• Awareness of and sensitivity to racial, cultural, religious, gender, and sexual orientation diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with matters relating to equity, diversity, justice in higher education.

Work Schedule: The regular hours for this part-time position are four to eight (4-8) hours per week scheduled between 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the academic semester. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the organization or business unit.

COMPENSATION

Pay: $17.00 per hour.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.