Rough Rider Mentorship Teacher Assistant in Santa Rosa

LCC Luna Community College; Santa Rosa (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Luna Community College is seeking a Part-Time After-School Teaching Assistant to support STEAHM-based activities for K-12 students. The role covers instructional assistance, project facilitation, and safe lab/sho​p oversight in diverse classroom environments.

The position emphasizes mentorship, differentiated student support, and help with program reporting, with hours per week ranging seasonally and a focus on hands-on learning and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong interdisciplinary knowledge across STEAHM pillars.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, lab equipment, and digital software.
• Skill in simplifying complex concepts for K-12 students.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Assistance
• Project Oversight
• Project Facilitation: Actively assist Lead Teachers in delivering STEAHM-based lessons; help students execute complex projects such as engineering builds, artistic creations, or scientific experiments.
• Small Group Leadership: Lead breakout groups of K-12 students to ensure they understand project steps and safety protocols.
• Lab & Shop Safety: Provide vigilant oversight during hands-on activities, ensuring all students follow safety guidelines.
• Experiment Support: Set up, tear down, and maintain materials for daily experiments and activities across the STEAHM spectrum.
• Mentorship and Student Engagement Differentiated Support: Identify students struggling with specific concepts and provide one-on-one tutoring; coordinate open enrollment and communication.
• Engagement: Encourage student curiosity and participation; serve as a positive role model for younger students exploring higher education environments.
• Administrative and Operations Reporting: Assist the Lead Teacher in tracking student attendance and participation; provide feedback to the Program Director on project efficacy.

Skills

Interdisciplinary Knowledge

Technical Literacy

Pedagogical Skill

Education

STEAHM fields coursework

Job description

Compensation $15.00 per hour Compensation Type: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Casual Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10 Grade: Department: Early Childhood Instruction Position Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructional Assistance
• Project Oversight
• Project Facilitation: Actively assist Lead Teachers in delivering STEAHM (Science and Sociology, Technology and Trades, Engineering, Art and Allied Health, Humanities, Math and Medicine)-based lessons; help students execute complex projects such as engineering builds, artistic creations, or scientific experiments.
• Small Group Leadership: Lead breakout groups of K-12 students to ensure they understand project steps and safety protocols.
• Lab & Shop Safety: Provide vigilant oversight during hands-on activities, ensuring all students follow safety guidelines.
• Experiment Support: Set up, tear down, and maintain materials for daily experiments and activities across the STEAHM spectrum.
• Mentorship and Student Engagement Differentiated Support: Identify students struggling with specific concepts (e.g., Math or History) and provide one-on-one, in-the-moment tutoring/mentoring to keep them on track with the group project. Coordinate annual open enrollment, including system configuration and employee communication.
• Engagement: Encourage student curiosity and participation; serve as a positive role model for younger students exploring higher education environments.
• Administrative and Operations Reporting: Assist the Lead Teacher in tracking student attendance and participation; provide feedback to the Program Director on project efficacy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

BROAD STEAM COMPETENCY Interdisciplinary Knowledge: General aptitude or interest in the STEAHM pillars. Technical Literacy: Ability to use basic hand tools (Trades), scientific lab equipment (Medicine/Science), and digital software (Technology/Math). Pedagogical Skill: Ability to simplify complex concepts for K-12 age groups (Elementary through High School).

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL FACTORS

Physical Activity: This is an active role. TAs must be able to stand for long periods, move between classrooms/labs, and lift up to 25 pounds of project materials or equipment. Setting: Work occurs in various environments, including standard classrooms, computer labs, communal garden, vocational trades shops, and outdoor field sites.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES

Requirement: Strong academic record in at least two STEAHM-related fields. Experience: Previous experience working with K-12 children (camp counselor, coach, or tutor) is highly preferred. Clearance: Must successfully pass Luna Community College’s Background Clearance process, specifically for working with minors.

Schedule and Locations

This position is Part-Time 3-20 hours per week depending on season. During the normal school year, the average hours worked for the After-School program are 2-3 hours per week depending on responsibilities assigned and may be higher depending on growth of the program and need. During the Summer, the average hours worked are typically 10-20 but could be higher during weeks that have fields trips.

EEO STATEMENT

LCC is an equal opportunity employer. Luna Community College (LCC) is the only community college in northeastern New Mexico. LCC is dedicated to providing accessible, innovative, and integrated learning experiences that prepare students to compete at the forefront of their chosen fields and to lead in their communities. The Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) supports independently governed member colleges by sharing tools, talent, and best practices so that we are laser focused on providing a world-class student experience leading to success for all students.