Description

Hutchins Scholars in Social Justice Non-Residential TA/RA (no longer receiving applications)

Overview

As part of the Hutchins Scholars in Social Justice summer component, the Hutchins Institute for Social Justice seeks candidates for the position of Teaching Assistant/Residential Assistant (TA/RA).

Serving as a TA/RA for the Hutchins Scholars in Social Justice program provides TA/RAs with the opportunity to advance their knowledge and practice of social justice work, gain experience in course development and teaching, and develop important skills in project management and event programming.

Responsibilities

Non-Residential TAs are expected to be available for the full duration of the program, Sunday, June 9 - Saturday, June 22, 2024, for all instructional and experiential learning activities, including setup and breakdown/clean up, and field trips. Typically, an instructional day begins at 9am and ends at 4pm, with the possibility of an additional instructional and community evening activity from 7pm to 11pm, including house duty.

The TA/RA will be responsible for:

Assisting in the preparation and organization of learning materials (recommending materials and assignments, preparing discussion/facilitation guides, etc.)
• Preparing for class meetings (by reviewing course materials in advance)
• Assisting in and/or leading one or more class discussions
• Setting up tech and other room logistics
• Working with students in group or individual consultations
• Chaperoning group trips (along with instructor)
• Monitoring students during study hall
• Maintaining daily communication with students
• Checking in students in the evening
• Completing other administrative duties as assigned

TA/RAs are expected to model maturity, responsibility, leadership, and commitment to social justice learning, practice, and ethics. Discretion, organization, punctuality, communication, and follow-through are critical to the success of persons in this role.

Qualifications

In order to be eligible for this opportunity, candidates must be:

• Graduates of The Lawrenceville School.
• Past participants in the Hutchins Scholars in Social Justice program.
• At least 18 years of age at time of employment.