SAVY Classroom Assistant

Programs for Talented Youth, Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY) is a summer day program for academically advanced students in rising grades 1–8. Students take classes taught by master teachers and/or content experts. The SAVY Classroom Assistant supports students and instructors each week as students participate in a range of courses on Vanderbilt’s Peabody campus.

Classroom Assistants manage four areas of responsibility: program support, logistical support, classroom support, and student support. Duties include supervising students; supporting adherence to schedules, program expectations, and university policies; assisting with arrival and dismissal; preparing classroom activities and materials; helping manage time and transitions around campus; supporting classroom management and engagement; monitoring small groups; and communicating student social-emotional, academic, and classroom concerns to appropriate staff. Assistants may also coordinate with instructors before the program to prepare for classes.

The role requires teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, collaboration, compassion, professionalism, integrity, cultural awareness, and a willingness to support SAVY’s collective goals and community values. Staff must pass Vanderbilt University’s criminal background check and complete online training for working with minors, and must adhere to PTY confidentiality policies and the duties outlined in staff materials.

Requirements

• Experience and interest in working with children.
• Successfully pass Vanderbilt University’s criminal background check.
• Complete online training for working with minors.
• Be available for a minimum of three sessions.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, collaboration, compassion, professionalism, strong work ethic, integrity, cultural and personal awareness, and a team-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience and/or experience working with academically gifted students is preferred.
• Availability for multiple summer weeks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for student participants and colleagues.
• Supervise students and support accountability for program schedules and policies.
• Assist with SAVY arrival and dismissal.
• Support compliance with program and university policies, including protection-of-minors guidelines and regulations.
• Provide additional support as determined by administrative staff.
• Set up classroom activities and complete other tasks needed for smooth classroom operations.
• Assist with time management and class schedules.
• Support and lead student transitions around campus.
• Assist with classroom materials as needed.
• Assist with classroom management and student engagement.
• Support small-group monitoring.
• Communicate students’ social-emotional and academic concerns, as well as classroom needs, to appropriate staff.
• Coordinate with instructors before the program to help prepare for classes, when applicable.
• Adhere to PTY confidentiality policies, SAVY community values and regulations, and duties outlined in staff materials.

Benefits

• Eligible for the returning PTY seasonal staff incentive.
• Eligible for the Master’s Degree/Educator or Counselor Certification incentive.
• Opportunity to invest in the lives of gifted and high-achieving young scholars.
• Work on the campus of a nationally known institution.
• Add a unique experience to a resume.
• Join a team of staff passionate about developing talent in gifted and high-ability students.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed