WAVE Graduate Assistant

Washtenaw Education Consortium; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Washtenaw Education Consortium’s WAVE program seeks a Graduate Assistant to support at-risk high school students in a blended learning setting. You will work with teachers to supervise, guide, and assist with grading, planning, and small-group instruction while engaging families and the community.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, strong organizational and communication skills, a commitment to DEI, and proficiency with Google Drive/Zoom.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is required or preferred.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Demonstrated computer literacy (Google Drive, Zoom, and other applications).
• Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive, dynamic environment.
• Confidentiality is required.
• Solid command of high school mathematics content.
• Dependable with excellent communication.
• Good time management and organization.
• Warm, approachable demeanor and team-oriented spirit.
• Strong customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to instruct, supervise, and support students in learning spaces.
• Assist with grading, planning, and small group instruction.
• Build positive rapport and communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Provide information to parents and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with at-risk high school students.
• Support instruction across various subjects as needed.
• Assist with scheduling and advertising course support services and events.
• Help maintain the learning space and inventory as needed.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Assist during orientation days as scheduled.
• Guide students in using software applications and online platforms.
• Identify student interests to develop contextual learning opportunities.
• Encourage participation in online learning communities.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

DEI commitment

Multitasking

Confidentiality

High school math

Dependability

Time management

Approachability

Team player

Customer service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Drive

Zoom

Other applications

Job description

TITLE: WAVE Graduate Assistant

SUMMARY:

The WAVE Graduate Assistant position facilitates learning gains with at-risk teenagers and ensures their success at earning a high school diploma. The Graduate Assistant works in a blended, project based learning educational setting with a presence in our face to face lab with students guiding them in developing and completing curriculum projects that meet Michigan content expectations. The role of the Graduate Assistant is to work collaboratively with teachers to instruct, supervise, and support students in our learning spaces and to assist staff with grading, planning, small group instruction, and other administrative duties assigned by the program directors. In addition, collaboration will take place on a regular basis with other instructional staff. This position is year-round and follows the WAVE school calendar.

If you enjoy working with students, love learning and engaging with caring, open-minded, inquiring and equity-centered students and staff, join the WAVE team by applying for this Graduate Assistant position!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to develop positive and caring relationships with students, staff, and families
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience and commitment in promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Demonstrated skills in computer literacy (Google Drive, Zoom and other applications)
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a time-sensitive, dynamic work environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is required
• Possess a solid command of high school mathematics material.
• Highly dependable, must have excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have personal warmth and approachability.
• Committed to being a team player.
• Great customer service skills.

REPORTS TO:

The WAVE Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with teachers to instruct, supervise, and support students in the learning spaces
• Assist teachers with grading, planning, small group instruction
• Develop positive and friendly rapport and communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, district leaders, and community members
• Provide educational information to parents and families, and community agencies
• Any other duties delegated by the Program Director
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with at-risk high school students.
• Provide instruction and support in various subjects and assist students as needed.
• Assist other staff in scheduling and advertising course support services and special events.
• Help maintain the learning space (i.e., pick up used paper, put away inventory, etc.).
• Attend required meetings, training, and participate in professional development.
• Provide assistance during orientation days (depending on arranged schedule).
• Guide students in the use of software applications.
• Identify the interests and talents of the students to develop contexts in which they can expand their skills.
• Encourage students to contribute to online learning communities.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pay rate to be determined based on degree, experience, skills, and any educational certifications. Up to 30 hours per week, with some flexibility in hours.

PAY:

$20+/hour based on certification and experience, Hiring and pay through Edustaff.

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm and Wednesdays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, with some flexibility based on needs

Position Starting Date:

As soon as possible

It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Education Consortium not to discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion or handicap in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment policies in accommodations with the Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments executive order 11245 as amended. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent State and Federal regulations.