Nature Immersion Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

Nature Immersion Teaching Assistant

Job Summary:

Professor Kim Carfore is looking for a Teaching Assistant for her Nature Immersion's course.

Full Job Description:

Attend classes and assist with daily responsibilities.

o Daily responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, camp set-up and take-down, cleaning duties (e.g. dishes), safety and supervision of students (e.g. being a "second pair of eyes" during hikes) If there are safety concerns, communicate these to the professor.

• Assist with gear transfer before and after overnight trip. Help with cleaning and organizing gear afterwards.

• Drive USF van to and from Point Reyes.

o TA must obtain USF approval before they can drive vans

o Maintain a responsible and safe demeanor when driving students.

• Act as a leader and an interlocutor between teacher and students.

o TA's are good mediators since they balance leadership/responsibilities but are still in the position of being peers with students. For this reason, students may approach TAs with safety concerns. Communicate any important safety and health concerns to Supervisor.

• During group discussions, pose questions and/or comments to the group to help spark discussion if group participation is low.

• Attend meetings with Supervisor

o Meetings will vary throughout the course of the semester and will be scheduled based upon need and supervisor/ta availability

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Pay Rate:

Hourly

Salary Range :

$18.07