Innovation Studio Teacher's Assistant
Job Summary:
Enrichment Class Teacher’s Assistance provides assistance to Enrichment Teachers in assigned camps/classes, such as: Innovation Studio I and II, Woodshop, Roblox Studio Game Design, etc. (any other class additions will adhere to same pay rate). TA supports the implementation of meaningful and fun context of learning for all students, including connecting with campers in and out of the classroom: setting up materials, helping with specific students needs, supporting use of machines in the shop, etc.
Please see this document for information on our summer payscale.
Program Dates/Work Times:
June 13 – August 2
ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE JUNE 7TH OR EARLIER TO REMAIN EMPLOYED BY ATHENIAN SUMMER PROGRAMS
- Staff training: June 13-14 (required attendance)
- Session 1: June 17 – June 28
- Session 2: July 8 – July 19
Session 3: July 22- August 2
Duties & Responsibilities:
Participates in staff meetings and planning discussions when called by Director of Summer Programs
Identifies and meets campers needs while carrying out class curriculum
Supports implementation of interactive, student-centered lessons to maximize camper engagement in class content
Follows all camp/campus rules and expectations
Guides individual campers and groups in participating in class activities
Supervises all aspects of the classroom, ensures break-period supervision, and sits with campers during lunch.
Carries out established roles for supervising campers’ health and safety
Maintains good public relations with camper parents/guardians
Sets a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up etc.
Models respect of all people regardless of difference of race, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability, national origin, ethnicity, or socio-economic status
Learns the likes/dislikes of campers in order to maximize classroom experience for all
Recognizes and responds to opportunities for problem solving with campers and colleagues
Provides opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during camp
Provides opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns as appropriate
Helps each participant grow in meaningful ways
Arrives at least 15 minutes before responsibilities begin and departs after general clean-up of teaching space.
Other duties may be assigned as required
Contact Jackie Soohoo, Director of Summer Programs at jsoohoo@athenian.org with any questions.
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