Summer UB Fulton-Teacher Assistant
- Employer
- Atlanta Metropolitan State College
- Location
- Atl Metropolitan State College
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Location: Atl Metropolitan State College
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 225750
About Us
Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history that is tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The college offers high quality baccalaureate, associate and certificate programs that are challenging, comprehensive and very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan State College currently serves about 3,000 students and is situated on a beautifully landscaped Southwest Atlanta campus; which is located ten minutes south of downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Job SummaryThe Upward Bound Program. The Upward Bound Office at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, invites candidates to apply for teacher's assistant positions for the Program's Summer Academy. Teacher's assistants should demonstrate outstanding tutoring skills and express a desire to work with a diverse student population. The position will be part time (approximately 40 hours per week) and will report to the Education Specialists for the Upward Bound Program.
Responsibilities To assist the classroom faculty, main office, and cafeteria, as assigned.2. Abide by rules of the program and the classroom teachers.3. Teacher Assistants will be assigned students to tutor in their area of expertise.4. Assist in supervising grade level Sessions at the end of the day.5. Perform duties during the summer college simulation phase which include developing and leading activities as assigned.6. Assist with enrichment and recreational activities during the summer program.8. Use insight and good judgment in enforcing policies and implementing problem solving procedures when needed.9. Serve as appropriate mentors for Upward Bound students.10. Attend and participate in all academic year and summer faculty and staff training and meetings.11. Assist in correcting participants' behavior as needed.12. Supervise participants on campus, trips, and at cultural events.13. Perform additional activities noted by Project Director and Upward Bound Staff.14. Participate in job training activities as requested by the Upward Bound Staff.Required Qualifications Applicants must possess at least 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university and possess a grade point average of 2.6 or higher. Specific positions for teacher’s assistants are needed in the following areas: math, social studies, English, writing, reading, science, and foreign languages. Other requirements include experience in working with low income, first-generation high school students, and/or teens with disabilities. All candidates recommended for hire must successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment.- Completed 30 hours of college credits or graduate student. Satisfactory Academic accomplishment; GPA of 2.6 or higher. Ability to understand, mentor, and tutor disadvantaged students. Experience desired, but not required. Participated as a student or employee in a TRIO Program or similar program is preferred.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal employment opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.
EVerify # 111036
4/2/2008
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