What is a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader?

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a peer-led academic assistance program designed to help students succeed in traditionally difficult courses through peer-led voluntary group study sessions - known as SI Sessions. SI Leaders are peers who have successfully completed the selected course, model successful student behavior in class, and facilitate SI sessions outside of class.

Job Duties

  • Attend scheduled lectures for the selected class, take accurate notes, and understand all the homework/reading assignments and projects.
  • Facilitate at least 1 SI session per week throughout the semester.
  • Prepare for SI sessions using a wide variety of interactive learning strategies.
  • Promote SI through class announcements, board reminders, and electronic communication.
  • Maintain regular communication with the course’s faculty and the SI Coordinator.
  • Collect attendance data for every session and submit weekly paperwork to the SI Coordinator.
  • Behave in a professional manner at all times.
  • Other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must be one of the following:
    • enrolled in at least 6 units throughout the semester within the San Mateo County Community College District
    • a Bridge Student, a student that has recently transferred. Only available to students the first Fall and Spring semester after their transfer to a 4-year college.
  • Maintain a good academic standing with Skyline College.
  • Have earned a grade of B or better in the course for which you are applying to lead SI sessions.
  • Demonstrate leadership potential, effective communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Possess organizational and time management skills.
  • Be able to serve as a positive role-model for students.
  • Be able to attend scheduled lectures for the course.
  • Participate in all training, meetings, and other activities as scheduled.
  • Be available to work at least 7 – 10 hours/week.
  • Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the semester

Pay Rate

  • The pay rate for our student assistants is $17.12 per hour.

How to Apply

How to access Jobspeaker and begin your application:

  1. Click the "Apply to be a Learning Center SI Leader" button below, which will redirect you to this position's posting on Jobspeaker.
  2. Sign in with your Onelogin account and create your Jobspeaker profile.
  3. You should see the job posting for this position, including details about when the job posting expires, skills desired, and potential benefits.
  4. Press the "Apply for this Job" button at the top of the posting. From here you can begin filling out the required fields to apply. 

For your application you must prepare the following materials:

  • Resume: a brief document that summarizes your education, work experience, skills, and achievement
  • Cover Letter: a 1-page letter where you introduce yourself, explain your interest in becoming an SI Leader, and describe how your skills and past experiences make you a strong candidate for the position)
  • Unofficial Transcript: a record of your academic history that you can access and download from WebSMART
  • Reference: You will need to provide the name, phone number, and email address of a personal or professional reference that can speak positively to your experience, skills and character. At Skyline College, this can be an instructor, a staff person or administrator.
Apply to be a Learning Center SI Leader