Pathways Intern: Connections Project Teaching and Administration Assistant

Universities of Wisconsin•Stevens Point, WI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Connections Project, within UWSP, involves English 381 students leading online reading and analysis instructional units for high school students across the state. The Teaching and Administration Assistant will collaborate with the UWSP Professor and high school teacher mentors to ensure English 381 students prepare high-quality materials and to facilitate the smooth operation of the project.

Requirements

Knowledge of a wide range of methods of teaching literature and writing.
Knowledge of a wide range of diverse literature and the ability to critically analyze literature and make connections between literature and other texts.
Strong professionalism, work ethic, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and to take leadership—to notice and resolve problems independently.
Ability to work with students, colleagues, administrators, and officials from various school districts.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Skills in UWSP’s various technology systems, including Zoom, Canvas, and Google Docs and Slides.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Must have completed their full two-semester Methods course sequence.
Must have earned at least a 3.5 average GPA in the fall methods courses.

Responsibilities

Coach and mentor English 381 students through drafting and revising curricular, instructional, and assessment materials; reinforce best practices.
Conference and strategize with Professor Ringelspaugh after English 381 class time.
Provide written and audio feedback on English 381 students’ drafts of curricular and instructional materials.
Advise 381s as they respond to their students; reinforce How to Talk to Students and Pro-Feedback and Questioning guidelines.
Support individual 381s who have absent co-teachers by stepping into the co-teacher role.
Teach occasional mini-lessons in English 381, determined by skill and interest, both in person and through asynchronous video flipped instruction.
Model professional teaching demeanor and relationships; help 381s craft communication with high school teachers.
Attend the January Connections organization and planning meeting with High School Teacher Mentors to revise Connections based on previous year's reflections.
Attend one Connections Leadership Team Zoom meeting per week with Professor Ringelspaugh and High School Teacher Mentors to reflect on student performance and project implementation, and plan to address issues.
Organize administrative files and materials, oversee Canvas discussion spaces, support posting over Spring Break, log late posters, and communicate with Professor Ringelspaugh.
Facilitate the Connections Project Campus Visit with Professor Ringelspaugh, including advance logistics and on-site support on the first Friday in May.
Help with correspondence, campus errands, contacting potential visitors, and general administration of the project.
Conduct media and other publicity projects, including writing newspaper or professional publication articles.
Evaluate the overall Connections Project and suggest changes for the following year in collaboration with Professor Ringelspaugh.