Job description

Career Accelerator Teaching Assistant

Summer Discovery is seeking to hire Teaching Assistant for our Summer programs for high school students. Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting the Course Instructor to implement course material on-campus at our university locations. A fully developed course curriculum will be provided by Summer Discovery Academics and Instructors and Teaching Assistants will receive training to ensure quality delivery of an experiential and engaging project-based course.

Each summer, Summer Discovery offers motivated middle and high school students the opportunity to experience life and academics on a college campus. Our dynamic programs provide motivated students opportunities to learn more about a subject area of their interest, explore their future careers, and meet like-minded peers. Students attend classes taught by qualified pre-college instructors, subject matter experts and industry professionals and gain hands-on learning experience through classroom activities. Our mission is to provide the best experiential, university-based summer programs that positively change students' lives academically and beyond.

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

• Engineering Innovation

Session 1: June 25-July 3

Session 2: July 5-July 14

*Position is 7 hours per day, for 7 days of instruction per session-9:00am-5:00pm (with 1 hour break).*

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports Instructor with classroom facilitation in small groups, individualized student needs, activity set-up, capstone project student support, classroom management, supervision on academic field trips, and supports a safe experience.
• Acts as liaison for guest speakers on various program days.
• Serves as a positive role model for the students and staff in the program. Use good judgment in decision making, problem-solving, and mentoring young adults.
• Seeks guidance and assistance from Instructor and Academic Dean/Coordinator regarding student related concerns and follows through on communication as needed.
• Coordinates with Summer Discovery Residential staff to appropriately respond to emergencies and assists in the needs of the program as directed.
• Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in applicable manuals and employee handbooks.
• Complete all Pre-Program responsibilities (up to 10 hours): a. Review with Instructor provided course curriculum and supply list to identify academic course questions and supplemental supply coordination needs. b. Attend synchronous and asynchronous trainings and virtual orientations. c. Attend and participate in pre-program on-campus staff orientation training. d. Create Canvas account prior to virtual training.
• Complete all Post-Program responsibilities: a. Ensure completion of Student Performance Evaluations.
• Available to answer questions from Academic Dean/Coordinator or Summer Discovery regarding student course, behavioral, or evaluation experiences.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or terminal degree (or current student thereof) at an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Classroom teaching experience at high school or undergraduate level preferred.
• Experience in supporting classroom instruction, skill with project-based learning is preferred.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes equity and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to complete tasks.
• Available to commute to campus daily for full program duration.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and be eligible to work in the US.
• Housing is not provided, and candidate must be able to commute daily to their location. Transportation cost is covered by employee.

Expected hours of work / Travel

• This role is required to be at the assigned campus during assigned course periods, 9-5pm (1 hour break).
• Attend required pre-program virtual training and in-person campus Orientation (1 day) responsibilities related to course planning.
• This role is expected to commute to and from program location daily.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

School subjects:

• Math
• Science

COVID-19 considerations:
Full vaccination with booster as able--follow guidelines of university

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• working with students: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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