Title: Teaching Assistant (TA), Summer College Readiness Program -High School University (HSU)

Reports to: Director and Program Manager of College and Career Readiness

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Employment Status: Part-time

• Half-day 12-15 hours per week (8:45 am – 12:00 pm or 12:45 pm – 4:00 pm)

• Full-day 20-30 hours per week (8:45 am – 4:00 pm)

Hourly Rate: $16.00

Work Location: In-person – Assigned college campus and NLA office.

Training Dates: May 28 – 31

Program Dates: June 3 – August 9

College Courses: English 101, Intro to Biology, Business-Employment Law, Multimedia Broadcasting

Online Application: http://tinyurl.com/NLASummerTA2024

Offer Conditions:

Hiring: Dependent on FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and mandated reporter training (The cost

for clearances is covered by the organization)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Summer High School U Program: https://neighborhoodlearning.org/summer-high-school-u/

Program Overview

The High School University (HSU) program is designed to address systemic challenges for low-income

students and students of color accessing college level courses and career work related experiences while

in high school and monitoring students through their second year of college. The HSU programs provide

high school students in the Pittsburgh region the opportunity to earn free college credits, participate in

work related experiences, and receive college and career readiness support.

Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Teaching Assistant works with the Program

Managers and college Professor to design support materials and non-academic supports that will build

student’s academic understandings, skills, college readiness, and social-emotional intelligence. The

course and recitation sessions are in-person on the college campus (Carlow University & CCAC Allegheny

Campus). The Teaching Assistant will co-lead recitation with a team member before or after class and

during the recitation hours.

Our work culture is collaborative, student-centered, and community forward. Neighborhood Learning

Alliance is looking for a candidate that can teach multiple learning styles, possesses a growth mindset,

effectively manages schedules, inspires students, and has a strong grasp of subject matter.

Essential Functions:

? Work effectively with the NLA team and professor.

? Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area.

? Review syllabus topics and assignments.

? Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other

academic tasks.

? Conduct practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for

exam preparation.

? Collaborate effectively with the university and the organization to increase student

performance.

? Provide students with positive and constructive feedback.

? Offer feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate.

? Maintain an orderly and organized learning environment and ensure that students are on-task.

? Lead small groups of students in homework, essay writing and editing workshops, etc.

? Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice.

? Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

? Subject matter proficiency in the college course of interest.

? Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide

instructions, and deliver feedback.

? Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance.

? Ability to connect and interact with high school students from diverse populations.

? Ability to take supervision and correction constructively.

? Ability to positively supervise students.

? Basic knowledge of database, excel spreadsheet, and word processing applications (Google

platforms).

? Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

? Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

? Have reliable transportation or be able to access college campus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this

position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use

hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to

stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to

40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the

ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA

regulations as applicable.