Teaching Assistant - Summer Academic Challenge
University of Puget Sound

Job Info

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Teaching Assistant - Summer Academic Challenge
University of Puget Sound
Job ID: 6956
Location: Academic Challenge
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Staff Posting Details

Appointment: temporary, part-time.

Position Summary:

Access Programs' Summer Academic Challenge (SAC) is a five-week STEM enrichment program serving low income, first generation, and students of color primarily from Tacoma Public Schools and Pierce County. Classes are held on the University of Puget Sound's campus.

Ideal candidates are knowledgeable in STEM, enthusiastic, innovative, and enjoy working with youth in a collaborative student-centered learning environments.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Utilize a deep content knowledge of STEM subject areas and assist teachers with implementing the STEM curriculum
• Participate in collaboration planning sessions with teachers
• Provide in class tutoring, mentoring, supervision for participants, with a focus on knowledge and learning in STEM subject areas
• In-lab supervision and support, including enforcing safety protocols and proper use of lab equipment
• Independently responsible for planning and leading daily activities in small and large groups related to curriculum and for the purpose of building college literacy and awareness. This may include small group discussions, cultural and recreational activities, college success skill development, and study skills.
• Serve as a positive role model for 7-12th -grade students
• Be responsible for student check in and check out, and monitor student before and after the program each day
• Chaperone field trips, acting as primary person responsible for groups of up to 10 students, providing appropriate leadership and ensuring safety, enforcing the code of conduct, and fostering a positive learning environment for participants.
• Participate in training dates (June 16-22).

Qualifications:

• Must be current undergraduate, recent graduate, or youth development professional (preference may be given to those attending the University of Puget Sound, Access Programs Alumni, and returning SAC staff)
• Prior experience working with youth from diverse populations
• Demonstrated leadership, enthusiasm, and innovation
• Work collaboratively under the direction of an experienced teaching professional
• Content knowledge in STEM subject areas and ability to assist teachers to implement the STEM curriculum
• Serve as a positive role model for 7-12th -grade students
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

Compensation and Benefits: The range of this position is $15.74 - $16.19 per hour. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. All new hires will be required to submit proof of current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the university.

Diversity Statement:

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.


How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment

About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA



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