TRIO Upward Bound Bridge Student Teaching Assistant

St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN

2d•$12 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

Upward Bound hosts approximately 25 recent high school graduates on campus each summer for an annual six-week academic residential summer program. Students live in a residence hall from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon, returning home every weekend. Bridge assistants a ttend the Bridge course with UB students and assist the Bridge Coordinator and St. Olaf faculty with the delivery of course materials and understanding. Assist staff also co-teach supplemental courses to support the UB Summer Bridge program, and coordinate and facilitate weekly study hall sessions.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at St. Olaf College
Ability to establish good rapport with students and UB staff
Experience with and ability to relate with others (high school students)
Sensitive to target student population and committed to program objectives and goals
Strong background in subject areas
Excellent study habits and tutoring experience

Responsibilities

Assist Bridge Coordinator and St. Olaf faculty member
Assist with curriculum development
Assist with instruction and teaching in assigned curriculum areas
Correct, give feedback, and evaluate student work, when appropriate
Play active role in Bridge programming (supplemental instruction, study hall, course)
Maintain a safe and healthy residential experience and environment
Maintain a safe and healthy day-programming experience.
Participate in recreational and extracurricular activities, when appropriate
Ensure students/staff are following all St. Olaf and UB rules and guidelines
Attend staff meetings and complete other duties as assigned