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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