Student Assistant - Writing Instructor - Tri-County Upward Bound

Austin Peay State University; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 2,200 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Tri-County Upward Bound seeks a part-time Saturday Writing Instructor to support highly motivated rural high school students. The role involves a small monthly time commitment and begins September 2017, with availability for one position.

The instructor will leverage technology, communicate clearly, and maintain confidentiality while engaging diverse communities and supporting student writing development.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively utilize computer technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations and the public.
• Ability to teach concepts using varied instructional techniques.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach writing concepts using a variety of instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
• Communicate effectively with high school students, staff, and the public.
• Utilize computer technology to support instruction and record-keeping.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment in decisions.
• Ensure punctual attendance and professional interaction with diverse populations.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Teaching concepts

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Attendance

Job description

Position Summary

Tri-County Upward Bound attempts to improve the academic and social skills of rural, disadvantaged high school students who are potential first-generation college students. The Saturday Writing Instructor position is a part-time, three to five- hour per month assignment beginning September 2017. FOAP : 220718-49107-61400-300 Availability: 1 position effective September 2017

Position Summary

Tri-County Upward Bound attempts to improve the academic and social skills of rural, disadvantaged high school students who are potential first-generation college students. The Saturday Writing Instructor position is a part-time, three to five- hour per month assignment beginning September 2017. FOAP : 220718-49107-61400-300 Availability: 1 position effective September 2017

Essential Functions

• - Ability to effectively utilize computer technology.
• - Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• - Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making.
• - Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• - Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community, and the public.
• - Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with rural, economically disadvantaged high school students.
• - Ability to communicate mathematical operations and concepts clearly and effectively.
• - Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills and consistency with administering discipline.
• - Ability to teach concepts using a variety of instructional techniques in order to accommodate different learning styles.
• - Attendance and punctuality are essential to this position.