Math Circle Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a part-time student assistant to support the DC Math Circle, a program for students in grades 5–8. The role begins with setup and greeting, then helps keep students on task during sessions Wednesday evenings, followed by cleanup.

The position is limited to enrolled American University students and offers about 2 hours per week at $18.40 per hour, with preference for strong math interest and ability to engage with children.

Qualifications

• You should enjoy working with children, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Help set up the furniture in DMTI 111.
• Help greet the students as they arrive.
• During the session, help keep the students on task.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math interest

Child interaction

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid. Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department: College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description: Summary

Attend nine weekly sessions of the DC Math Circle, a program for students in grades 5 through 8. Starting at 6:00pm on Wednesdays, help set up the furniture in DMTI 111. Help greet the students as they arrive. During the session, help keep the students on task. When a student could benefit from a leading question, either ask it, or bring over the session leader to ask it. When a student has an idea that should be shared widely, get the attention of the session leader. After the session, help clean up. If the assistant needs to miss 1 or 2 sessions due to conflicts, then that is not a problem, provided that we have plenty of notice.

Essential Functions

• Help set up the furniture in DMTI 111.
• Help greet the students as they arrive.
• During the session, help keep the students on task.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Part-time. 2 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

You should enjoy working with children, and mathematics.

Other Details

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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