Classroom Assistant

About Utica University:

Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 as Utica College. We offer many of the advantages of a large university, such as undergraduate and graduate degree options, excellent academic programs, and outstanding faculty, but with an intimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closely associated with smaller private institutions.

We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals through personally enriching experiences and outstanding educational pathways.

At Utica University, we are committed to creating a working and learning environment where all people feel supported.

Following our institutional values, we work to support diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in an equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment, while promoting freedom of expression and encouraging civil discourse.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• Manages a YSLLP middle school classroom on select days
• Tutors students
• Occasionally assist with student recruitment for YSLLP programming
• Collects data

Responsibilities:

• Checks attendance every period and maintains accurate records in YSLPP room
• Checks school attendance against YSLPP attendance and reports discrepancies to the main office
• Maintains orderly environment
• Tutors students in math, science and all other core subjects
• Occasionally coordinates/participates in community service activities and keeps accurate records for each student's community service hours
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required, pursuing secondary education certification or Master's degree preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to tutor middle school subject levels
• Multi-tasking
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to relate to students of all ages and ethnic groups
• Strong computer skills
• Possession of a valid U.S. drivers license that will meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria, preferred

Supervisory Responsibility:

• On-site tutors

Driving Responsibility:

• This position may occasionally involve travel using a University owned or University rented vehicle

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must upload the following documents:

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter