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Resident Assistant / Teaching Assistant (RA/TA)
URL: http://coastalstudiesforgirls.org
Affiliation: non-MATE
Company / Organization: Coastal Studies for Girls
Type: Volunteer Opportunities
State or Country if outside US: Maine
Duration: August 16 - December 18, 2015
Description:
JOB STANDARDS
• An understanding of and dedication to the mission of Coastal Studies for Girls
• Strong female role modeling necessary for daily interaction with 15 and 16 year old girls.
• Current enrollment in (or graduate of) a B.A. or B.S. Degree from an accredited college or university: specialty areas can be science, leadership, women’s studies, English, history, mathematics, French, Spanish, or other fields related to the CSG curriculum
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Experience with high school students
• A desire to live and work with tenth grade girls in the CSG 24/7 residential community
• Skills and background in the outdoor environment
• Certified in First Aid/CPR
• 21 or older
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Act as a positive role model for students
• Engage positively with the CSG community
• Supervise students during non-class hours, including evenings and weekends
• Plan and lead extra-curricular activities during non-class hours
• Provide faculty support as a Teaching Assistant during academic classes and field trips. Providing academic support and tutoring students during study hall periods.
• Provide logistical support for field trips (managing food, supplies, and equipment)
• Assist Head Resident with all residential life activities, campus policies, and following and enforcing the Community Agreement
• Provide food service assistance on a rotating basis.
Compensation
• Stipend and full room and board at the Coastal Studies for Girls’ campus in Freeport, ME for a full semester.
• Academic support/supervision if the candidate is seeking to earn academic credit for the internship as part of an undergraduate degree program.
Work Commitment
• 18 week minimum commitment (student semester plus pre-term orientation/planning and post-term cleanup and evaluation)
• Time off daily and weekly to be negotiated
Application
Send a cover letter, resumé, and three references (names and contact information) to: info@coastalstudiesforgirls.org
Point of Contact: email