Rough Rider Mentorship Teacher Assistant in Springer

Luna; Springer (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Luna Community College is seeking a Rough Rider Mentorship Teacher Assistant to support the After School STEAHM curriculum for K-12 students. You will assist Lead Teachers, facilitate hands-on projects, and promote safety and engagement across science, technology, arts, math, and health disciplines.

Part-time role with 3–20 hours weekly, including seasonal adjustments; prior K-12 experience and a background clearance are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers in delivering STEAHM-based lessons and projects.
• Lead small groups and ensure safety protocols during activities.
• Set up, tear down, and manage materials for daily experiments.
• Track attendance and provide feedback to improve projects.
• Coordinate open enrollment and communicate with staff.

Skills

Interdisciplinary Knowledge

Technical Literacy

Pedagogical Skill

Education

K-12 experience

Strong STEAHM background

Tools

Hand tools

Lab equipment

Digital software

Job description

## Rough Rider Mentorship Teacher Assistant in SpringerApplylocations: LCC Springer Satellitetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR111667**Compensation**$15.00 per hour**Compensation Type:**Non-Exempt**Employment Type:**Casual**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**10**Grade:****Department:**Early Childhood Instruction**Position Summary**The Rough Rider Mentorship Teacher Assistant (TA) supports the implementation of a multi-disciplinary After School curriculum designed for K-12 students. TAs work directly under the supervision of Lead Teachers to facilitate hands-on projects, experiments, and workshops. The role requires a high level of energy and versatility, as the TA will move between diverse subject areas—including Science, Sociology, Technology, Trades, Engineering, Art, Acting, Allied Health, History, Humanities, Math, and Medicine—to help students bridge academic gaps and explore career pathways.**Duties & Responsibilities****ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS****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.**As a part of your application, upload letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.**