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Teaching Assistant - Commuter
Los Angeles, CA · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
CollaborationMentoring
About the role
- Thrive Scholars is seeking Teaching Assistants who can work with a faculty member to administer a college math or writing course to our students preparing for the rigor of courses at selective institutions.
- The math courses are expected to include Pre-Calculus, Calculus I, and Calculus 2.
- Final determination of math levels during the 2026 Summer Academies is to be determined based on student demand.
Responsibilities
- Provide support during class hours and office hours, addressing student questions and clarifying complex topics.
- Collaborate with the faculty member to design and implement effective teaching strategies for college readiness.
- Build a supportive community among assigned students, fostering a sense of belonging and connectedness.
- Develop shared meanings and motivation mantras with students to promote resilience and a growth mindset.
- In general, they see themselves as good students who perform well in school and are determined to live up to that expectation.
Requirements
- The organization has approximately 75 year-round employees and close to 200 summer employees.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for special events such as college fairs or program celebrations.
Benefits
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a flexible timeline until all positions are filled.
- Thrive's current strategic direction builds on the success of our residential Summer Academy to expand our impact by establishing commuter-based Academies in cities across the United States.
- When scholars attend their first summer academy, whether commuter or residential, they are a rising high school senior.
Company info
- The Organization: At Thrive Scholars, we provide high-achieving students from under-resourced communities the opportunities they need to thrive at top colleges and in meaningful careers.
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