INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN SI COACH?

El Camino College Supplemental Instruction (SI) Coach Job Description

Click Here for Fall 2009 SI Coach Job Description and Application

Qualifications:

*      Enjoy interacting with students.
*      Possess high knowledge of the course content.
*      Be able to communicate effectively and clearly.
*      Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
*      Able to commit to about 10 hours per week for the entire semester.

Responsibilities:

*      You will be assigned to a specific course section. You will work with those students and that instructor throughout the 16 week semester.
*      Attend all class lectures.  You will know what the instructor expects from the students while building student rapport.
*      Facilitate 2 (90 minute) SI sessions per week. SI sessions are interactive group sessions that focus on course content, learning skills, and life skills.
*      Promote SI in the classroom.  Students voluntarily attend SI sessions.  Continued promotion helps gain their interest to attend.
*      Help students refine learning skills such as note taking and organizing, test prep, problem solving, memory skills, test taking, etc.
*      Meet with instructor weekly.  Develop working partnership with instructor.
*      Maintain attendance records and submit required paperwork.
*      Remain flexible in adjusting schedules for SI classes and times.
*      Attend required SI training and staff meetings.

Benefits:

*      Further develop your own study skills to the most efficient level. Many SI coaches cut their own study time and still earn high grades.
*      Discover ways to teach others how to learn. An excellent experience for future teachers, managers, C.E.O.s, entrepreneurs, and parents.
*      Refine leadership, speaking, and teaching skills.  Learn to motivate others.  Motivational employees are highly sought after in the workforce.
*      Develop a more positive attitude, build confidence, and become a better learner.
*      Enjoy a competitive pay rate.

For an application click here, or visit the SI Office:
Luis Barrueta, SI Coordinator  ||  Student Services room 206  ||  (310) 660-3612  ||  lbarrueta@elcamino.edu