Neighborhood Learning Alliance · 1 week ago
Teaching Assistant (TA), High School University (HSU) Program
Pittsburgh, PA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$16/hr - $16/hrNeighborhood Learning Alliance is dedicated to improving educational access for low-income students and students of color. They are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support high school students in earning college credits and developing college readiness skills through in-person and virtual sessions.
Non-profit Organization Management
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
The cost for clearances is covered by the organization
Company
Neighborhood Learning Alliance
We are a nonprofit organization that strives to improve education and opportunities of lower-income families within Allegheny County through strategic partnerships with the community and faith-based organizations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase