The LAR Department is always looking for responsible and dynamic individuals to be Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders. SI Leaders prepare, develop, facilitate, and manage peer-led group learning sessions for students enrolled in historically difficult courses.

Getting Hired as a Supplemental Instruction Leader

• Complete the subject you wish to be an SI Leader in with a grade of A or B and maintain a 3.0 GPA in the discipline.
• Prove your status as a full-time student (12 units) if you are an undergraduate attending a community college or university, or be enrolled in at least six units if you are a graduate student or enrolled in a credential program.
• Submit an Online LBCC Tutor Application including your transcripts.
• Have an instructor in the SI discipline you are applying for complete and submit the confidential Academic Reference Form.
• Be available to attend all mandated training meetings.
• Be chosen for an interview and selected for the position.
• Be available to work a minimum of 10 hours.

Requirements and duties as a Supplemental Instruction Leader

• Attend pre-semester training as well as bi-monthly meetings (typically held on Fridays).
• Participate in CRLA Tutor Training Academy (held on Fridays) over a 5-week period).
• Attend the SI Class lectures and model ideal student behavior.
• Prepare study session plans for each SI session.
• Meet regularly with faculty teaching the supported course.
• Maintain student attendance records.
• Periodically meet with SI Program Coordinator.
• Respect the privacy of student information, grades, and performance.
• Maintain a professional working environment in the classroom and on campus.

SI Leaders are paid according to their experience on the job. SI Leaders are able to work for a maximum of six semesters, subject to semesterly evaluation and review by their supervisor. SI Leaders work typically 10-14 hours per week.

For questions about becoming an SI Leader, please contact Sean Dominguez, Tutorial and SI Program Coordinator.