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Resident Assistant/Teaching Assistant
URL: https://www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org/
Company / Organization: Coastal Studies for Girls
Pay Rate: stipend+ r/b
Type: Full-time
City: Freeport, Maine
Duration: 2/6 - 6/9/2017
Description:
Coastal Studies for Girls (CSG) is a residential science and leadership semester school in Freeport, Maine. Residential and Teaching Assistants (RA/TA) work in a team with the Head Resident and Director of Student Life to create and implement a responsive, dynamic and nurturing residential program during a 16-week semester. RA/TA’s also supervise daily life in the farmhouse which includes morning solo & exercise, serving breakfast, supporting the chef in meal service for lunch and dinner, and supervising study periods. In addition, RA/TA’s also serve as a teaching assistant working closely with a faculty member and supporting student efforts in one course.
Requirements:
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 willingness to live and work with high school girls in the CSG’s 24/7 residential community
- Skills and background in the outdoor environment
- Certified in First Aid/CPR (WFR preferred)
- 21 or older with a valid driver’s license with good driving record
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Serve as a positive role model for students and 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.
- Provide academic support and tutoring for 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
- Drive vans to transport students to academic and weekend events
HOW TO APPLY
Positions open until filled. Applications must include a cover letter, resume and 3 references. Electronic applications only. Please send all correspondence to:
Coastal Studies for Girls
Attn: John Wensman, Director of Teaching and Learning
john@coastalstudiesforgirls.org
207-865-9700
www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org
Point of Contact: John Wensman