Job Posting

Job Title: Student Worker - Mathematics for Early Learners Academy (MELA) Teacher Assistant - BC

Job Classification: Education and Training, Student

Department: School of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Hiring Manager: Dr. Sandi Cooper

Contact: andrea_martinez@baylor.edu

Work Schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday-Thursday

Desired Length of Employment: Summer II 2025

Pay Rate: $15 per hour

Job Description:

The teacher assistants involved in the academy will participate in a one-week training, prior to the start of the academy, consisting of mini-lessons on early number, lesson planning, manipulatives, and classroom management. During the academy, the teacher assistants will aid the lead teacher in the classroom and administer small group instruction to 3-5 students. They will monitor student progress, create differentiated station activities, and review assessment data on a weekly basis to prepare for the subsequent week. The teacher assistants will also assume responsibility of delivering whole group instruction at least once during the academy.

• Assist students in a designated academic subject or discipline as needed
• Foster educational growth and development; identify educational needs and provide assistance as necessary
• Ensure confidentiality of all pertinent information
• Provide information and excellent customer service to constituents
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Marrs McLean Science 229

Work Address: One Bear Place #97314 Waco, TX 76798