This position provides temporary assistance - VIL Mentor.
Requirements
Knowledge of mentorship experience and/or willingness to be challenged to build skills and set and pursue career, academic, personal, social, and cultural development goals.
Knowledge of various effective teaching techniques.
Effective classroom management and interpersonal communication methods.
Maintaining an established work schedule.
Maintaining confidentiality of students and other work-related information.
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact, patience, diplomacy, sensitivity, and flexibility as it relates to working with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles.
Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people of multicultural backgrounds, including students, instructors, tutors, and staff.
Ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles.
Ability to apply knowledge of the subject area.
Demonstrate proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrate proficiency using an online learning management system such as Canvas or Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties.
Must be current College Student
1-year related work experience
Nice To Haves
Recent formal and informal classroom experience, coursework, or other activity with students at the specified grade levels.
Knowledge of current instructional strategies appropriate for students at the specified grade levels.
Has a desire to learn more about STEM.
Experience delivering lessons and/or leading discussions
Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for travel within the ACC service area.
Responsibilities
Takes accountability for the responsibilities of the summer camp mentoring activities as stated in the curriculum.
Takes the lead in small group discussions.
Provides classroom support for the lead instructor.
Prepare classroom equipment and instructional materials for lessons.
Utilizes best practices concerning classroom management to foster student persistence and success.
Collaborates closely with program personnel to maximize academic benefits for each student.
Help maintain up-to-date student progress, attendance, and behavior records.
Attends program meetings and training as assigned.
Assists with additional program duties as assigned.