Job Details

Teacher's Assistant

The primary focus of this position will be to assist the STEM Instructor in teaching Snapology after-school classes. Teacher's Assistants are asked to promote creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills while educating students on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) concepts. Programs are conducted for students in grades K 8, although not all instructors are required to teach all grades. This role requires representing the Snapology organization to parents & children with a high degree of professionalism.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Assist with groups of up to 20 students through curriculum-guided activities;
• Assist the Instructor in instructing and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures;
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Snapology;
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies;
• Watching training videos and/or participating in face-to-face training sessions;
• Handle inquiries regarding Snapology programs;
• Encourage students & parents to enroll students in future Snapology programs;
• Participate in periodic Snapology training & staff meetings as required

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check;
• 1 or more years of experience working with children in a classroom or camp environment;
• 11th or 12th grade high school student with 3.0 GPA or higher;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

Programs Available to Teach (after-school is primary, others are optional):

• After-school and/or evening Classes (September May) o 1-2 hours in length and occur between 2:30 5:00pm Monday-Friday
• Weekend Workshops o 2-4 hours in length and occur on Friday, Saturday or Sunday
• Other Camps & Workshops (Holiday Break, Spring Break, In-Service Days) o 3-8 hours in length and occur between 8am 5pm Monday-Friday
• Birthday Parties o 1-2 hours in length and occur on Friday, Saturday or Sunday
• Summer Camps (June August) o 4-8 hours in length and occur between 8am 5pm Monday-Friday