Teaching Assistant (Medical Terminology), High School University (HSU) Program

Neighborhood Learning Alliance; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Neighborhood Learning Alliance is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the High School University program. The TA will support the Social Worker and college professor, assisting with materials design, tutoring, and non-academic supports to boost college readiness and social-emotional learning.

Sessions are primarily virtual with in-person campus work as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration, multiple learning styles, and timely feedback to students and parents/teachers.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts and give feedback.
• Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve performance.
• Ability to connect and interact with high school students.
• Ability to take supervision and correction constructively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic knowledge of database, Excel and word processing applications (Google platforms).

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with the NLA team and professor.
• Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area.
• Review syllabus topics and assignments.
• Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks.
• Lead small groups of students in homework, essay writing and editing workshops.
• Maintain an orderly and organized learning environment and ensure students are on-task.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patience

Student engagement

Independent work

Team collaboration

Google platforms

Excel basics

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Title: Teaching Assistant (TA),High School University (HSU) Program
Reports to: Social Worker, College and Career Readiness
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Part-time

• August 24th - October 15th
• Virtual Sessions: Monday & Wednesday, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

Hourly Rate: $16.00 up to 10 work hours per week
Courses:Medical Terminology
Work Location: Virtual
Training Dates: Week of August 24th, August 31st, September 7th
Questions: Send questions to [e-mail]
Offer Conditions: Hiring: Dependent on FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and mandated reporter training (The cost for clearances is covered by the organization)
Work Schedule: Group virtual sessions twice Monday & Wednesdays, occasional one-on-one, review and prep of tutoring
High School U Program: https://neighborhoodlearning.org/school-year-high-school-u/

Program Overview

The High School University (HSU) program is designed to address systemic challenges for low-income students accessing college level courses and career work related experiences while in high school. The HSU programs provide high school students in the Pittsburgh region the opportunity to earn free college credits, participate in work related experiences, and receive college and career readiness support.
Under the supervision of the Social Worker, the Teaching Assistant works with the Social Workers and college Professor to design support materials and non-academic supports that will build student’s academic understandings, skills, college readiness, and social-emotional intelligence. The course is in-person on the college campus (CCAC Boyce). Twice a week the Teaching Assistant will co-lead virtual small group sessions for the students.
Our work culture is collaborative, student-centered, and community forward. Neighborhood Learning Alliance is looking for a candidate that can teach multiple learning styles, possesses a growth mindset, effectively manages schedules, inspires students, and has a strong grasp of subject matter.

Essential Functions

• Work effectively with the NLA team and professor
• Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area
• Review syllabus topics and assignments
• Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
• Conduct practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation
• Collaborate effectively with the university and the organization to increase student performance
• Provide students positive and constructive feedback
• Offer feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate
• Maintain an orderly and organized learning environment and ensure that students are on-task
• Lead small groups of students in homework, essay writing and editing workshops, etc
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Subject matter proficiency in the college course of interest
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide
  instructions, and deliver feedback
• Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance
• Ability to connect and interact with high school students
• Ability to take supervision and correction constructively
• Ability to positively supervise students
• Basic knowledge of database, excel spreadsheet, and word processing applications (Google
  platforms)
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Have reliable transportation or able to access college campus

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.