"Instructional Assistant/Math - Laney"

College Information

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Laney College

Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Laney is adjacent to the Oakland Museum of California, blocks from historic Chinatown and a pleasant stroll from Lake Merritt.

Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond. Serving approximately 14,000 students each semester, Laney reflects the incredible diversity of the community that surrounds it and provides opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. Dozens of languages are spoken on Laney’s campus each day.

The school boasts a proven track record of success with exceptional educational programs. The college was given full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) in summer 2009 – a distinction awarded to only five community colleges out of the 27 reviewed that year. In addition, Laney ranks among the top community colleges in California in transferring students to U.C. Berkeley.

Position Information

Job Title
Instructional Assistant/Math - Laney

Time Base
40 hrs/week 12 months/year

Compensation
Salary Range: $4,282.22 - $5,442.60/Month, Hiring Range: $4,282.22 - $4,716.85/Month

Position Type
Classified

Department
Instructional-VP (551)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision of the designated Dean, performs paraprofessional work to assist classroom instructors and other academic personnel in the performance of their duties in the Mathematics area, and in the supervision of students and instructional tasks.

WORK SCHEDULE
Instructional Assistant position are often less than full-time with a work schedule of five days and less than 40 hours/week. Duties are normally performed 10, or 11 months in a year, but 12 month assignments are possible based on the college’s requirements. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays during peak periods, such as registration, audits, fiscal year end, graduation, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists instructors in the enrollment and orientation of students in the Math Lab.
• Assists instructors in coordinating class materials; assembles and distributes instructional packages in accordance with established guidelines; issues materials and equipment for student use in the Math Lab; assists in the operation of instructional media.
• Explains mathematical concepts, principles and terminology to students as needed; assists instructors by scoring exams; maintains records of exams; assists and works with individuals and small groups of students; answers students’ questions and clarifies instructional materials and assignments; assists the department chair in hiring, scheduling and training student assistants.
• Prepares purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment needed by the department; receives, inventories and stores supplies and equipment.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as maintaining attendance and performance records.
• Operates personal computers utilizing computer-assisted instruction, word processing, spreadsheet programs, the internet and e-mail.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Successful completion of two (2) years of college with emphasis in mathematics; or an equivalent combination of training and qualifying experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the position.
2. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
3. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

Desirable Qualifications

• A year of college-level calculus is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of general instructional procedures and equipment.
• Tutoring experience.
• Knowledge of differential equations, linear algebra and statistics.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with instructors, tutors and students.
• Ability to assist students in understanding and applying basic mathematical concepts.
• Ability to work with students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Energetic and self-motivated. Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions

Application Deadline Date
January 12, 2026

Open Date
12/09/2025