Temporary Steps To College Teaching Assistant

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Steps to College Teaching Assistants on the Gainesville Campus. Assist the teachers and program coordinators with day-to-day operations and in-class activities as directed. Supervise and mentor students both in class and during lunch, breaks, and recreational time; help with lessons; complete daily clerical tasks as directed; proctor Friday make-up days; and attend program fieldtrips to assist with supervision. The program dates are May 1st, 2024 ¿ June 30th, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the assigned classroom; help teacher and students with technical issues, supply delivery, and attendance as directed and assist with monitoring student behavior.

• Supervise students to and from buses, to classes and lunch, during designated program breaks, restroom breaks, around campus, and during program field trips and proctored Friday make-up days.

• Attend program meetings, including orientations and training sessions, prior to the start and during S2C program.

• Assist program coordinators and teachers with family/guardian communication during program (i.e., calling guardians if students are absent).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency w/ word and excel processing.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish fluency preferred.

• Current UNG student preferred.

• Experience working with youth in out-of-school academic programs or out-of-school programming is preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Contact information for three professional references.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is considered a position of trust.

• Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.

Background Check

• Position of Trust