Physics Learning Assistant

Job Purpose/DescriptionPhysics LAs help students with strategies for learning. They help students and the instructor triage problems in the lab. LAs stay prepared on the material physics students are learning, attend their assigned physics lab(s), help students learn, and assist with safety and organization. They may also be called on to help in the lecture portions of the physics course. They may also help with grading. An LA assigned to one lab can expect to spend ~3 hours/week on this job; each additional lab is another ~1.75 hrs/week. Additional required training and professional development might total 10-15 hrs per semester.Job DutiesStay prepared on upcoming physics materialAttend weekly prep meeting, then one or more physics labsHelp students learn in physics labsAssist with safety and organization in the physics labPossible occasional help in physics lecturesOther possible duties as assignedRequired QualificationsMust be a current or incoming CSS studentAvailability for some physics lab(s) on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays for the next academic yearGood grades (B+ or better) in physics, mathematics, and chemistry courses (or a trend of recent improvement)Evidence of being helpful to partners in physicsThoughtfulness regarding strategies for learningInterpersonal and communication skillsPreferred QualificationsFederal work study eligibility is preferredExcellent grades (A- or better) in physics, mathematics, and chemistry courses (or a trend of significant recent improvement)Calculus experienceOverlap with other peer mentoring / teaching positions, such as being a tutor, a CLG/SI leader, homework session leader, Dignitas MTA, etc.