Summer Teaching Assistant, San Diego, California

San Diego State University Research Foundation


Summer Teaching Assistant

US-CA-San Diego

Job ID: 2024-16948
Type: Part-Time Contract
# of Openings: 4
Category: Research/Project
Professional Studies & Fine Arts

Overview

The salary range for this position is $17.50 - $19.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

**Please submit a cover letter at the time of application.**

The San Diego State University Institute for Transformative Education promotes college access and completion for under-served students through excellence and innovation in education. SDSU Upward Bound-HCO educational opportunity programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the California Medicine Scholars to assist eligible high school students pursue and complete postsecondary programs of education. There are 13 staff members in the Academic Year and approximately 31 during the Six-Week Summer Academy. UB-HCO is funded to serve 167 students (93 UB Classic and 84 UB STAR) during the Academic Year and 90 students (50 UB Classic and 40 UB STAR) during the Six-Week Summer Academy. The purpose of SDSU Upward Bound is to develop in students the motivation and skills to assist them to pursue and complete a program of postsecondary education. The purpose of California Medicine Scholars is to create pathways for underserved students to become physicians.

The SDSU Institute for Transformative Education supported by the SDSU Research Foundation is seeking Teaching Assistants for our Six-Week Summer Hybrid Academy. The Institute’s goal is to assist low-income and/or first-generation college students currently in high school to prepare for success in college. The six-week programs provide participants with fast-paced, intensive academic coursework and teambuilding, social and emotional well-being, cultural and other enrichment activities within a hybrid setting. During the non-residential component of the academy, the Teaching Assistant will support the teachers in the classroom and students for their academic needs both virtually and in-person. During the residential component, the Teaching Assistant will support the Resident Advisors/Instructional Aides by supervising students in the dining hall and in what other ways necessary to meet the program objectives.

Responsibilities

The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job descriptions may be changed at any time based on the needs of the department.

• Take initiative and assist teachers and students in assigned online and in-person classes.
• Attend pre-program All-Staff training, Parent/Student Orientation and weekly staff meetings.
• Consult with teachers regarding students’ progress in class.
• Responsible to keep attendance of students in class.
• Assist teachers with completion and submission of daily attendance sheets, assignment sheets and grading.
• Assist students with in-class assignments individually or in small groups under the supervision of the teacher.
• Tutor and assist students during virtual and in-person study periods.
• Copy, collate, and staple materials for teachers as needed (during face-to-face instruction).
• Maintain communication with Program Director, Academic Coordinator, Administrative Support Coordinator, Head Resident Advisors and other program staff as needed.
• Participation in the program’s field experiences, recreational and cultural outings and virtual activities as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be familiar using Zoom and creating break-out rooms
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly explain subject matter to adolescents.
• Must be sensitive, respectful, and understanding of the needs of economically and academically underserved, ethnically diverse high school students.
• Interact effectively with co-workers.
• Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to relate well to others within the environment.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Well organized, ability to meet deadlines, detail oriented; possess good judgment and common sense.
• Demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Fingerprint clearance results are required prior to hire.
• DMV driving record printout may be required.

Education & Experience

• Six months of experience performing support services for an instructional program (preparing, producing, dispensing or storing materials, supplies or equipment);
• OR equivalent to one year of experience in ordering, purchasing, accounting or in office work related to technical materials, supplies or equipment or in a similar office environment;
• OR equivalent to two-years of college with 16-units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies or equipment
• Must be in good academic standing at an academic, accredited institution or have completed a Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid California Driver’s License is preferred.
• Experience with TRIO Programs highly desirable.
• Experience with early outreach programs.
• Experience working with students from different cultural backgrounds.
• Experience working at a camp or in a residential setting.
• Fluency in a language other than English that the UB/HCOP student population speaks.
• Prefer students whose major(s)/minor(s) are in the following: sciences, computers, social sciences, health, and English.
• Instructional, tutorial and/or classroom experience working with low-income high school students is necessary.

Additional Applicant Information

• Candidate must reside in California or live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.

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