Peralta Community College District
Instructional Assistant/Math - Laney
Peralta Community College District, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Posting Details
College Information
Peralta/College Information
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
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
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
Environmental Demands • Occasional work performed alone • Constant work around and with people
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs • Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs. • Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs. • Occasional twisting of body • Occasional use of manual dexterity • Occasional use of tactile acuity • Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color • Frequent work at a rapid pace • Frequent reaching, high, low, and level • Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech • Frequent visual acuity for reading • Constant sitting • Constant use of clear oral communication
Tools & Equipment Used
Standard Office Equipment
Application Deadline Date January 12, 2026
Open Date 12/09/2025
First Review Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
EEO Statement The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
College Information
Peralta/College Information
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
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
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
Environmental Demands • Occasional work performed alone • Constant work around and with people
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs • Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs. • Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs. • Occasional twisting of body • Occasional use of manual dexterity • Occasional use of tactile acuity • Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color • Frequent work at a rapid pace • Frequent reaching, high, low, and level • Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech • Frequent visual acuity for reading • Constant sitting • Constant use of clear oral communication
Tools & Equipment Used
Standard Office Equipment
Application Deadline Date January 12, 2026
Open Date 12/09/2025
First Review Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
EEO Statement The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.