Job Title

Teaching Assistant (TA)

Department

Upward Bound Math & Science

Job Description

Assist instructors in the classroom;  As a member of the teaching team, the Teaching Assistants are accoutable to the other team members and to the Director;  Teaching Assistants will be successful University students (undergraduate and graduate) and will carry the following responsibilities:

• Attend UBMS classes
• Supervise students in classrooms and labs and during class breaks
• Serve as role models for high school participants in the college classroom and lab
• Participate in class field trips
• Consult/Coordinate with instructors to provide assistance as needed, especially in group research projects and academic tutoring
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and behavior, adn enforce program rules
• Assist instructors with classroom and laboratory preparation and supervision and discipline

Qualifications

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is required
• Must have completed Bachelor's degree or significant progress (60+ credit hours) toward completion of Bachelor's degree
• Enrollment in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math Education, Science Education, or Computer Science is required (Successful structured teaching and/or tutoring experience may be substituted)
• Strong mathematics/science and lab skills required
• Clear understanding and support of program's goals is required
• Knowledge of effective teaching/ learning processes
• Experience working with high school age students is highly preferred
• Personal experience in overcoming the barriers related to low-income, first generation status is preferred

Wage Rate

$10.00 per hour

Hours Available

20 Hours per week for six weeks

Start Date

June 10, 2013

Application Deadline

March 1, 2013; To apply for the position please complete the Northwest application located online at:  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm.  In addition to the Northwest application an Upward Bound Math & Science application is required.  The Upward Bound Math & Science application is located online at: www.nwmissouri.edu/dept/ubms/index.htm.

Supervisor

Karen Woodard; Linda Davison

Address

354 Administration Building

Phone

562-1632; 562-1538

E-mail

woodard@nwmissouri.edu; davison@nwmissouri.edu