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Part-Time Teaching Assistant- Center for STEM Education (N00539)

  • Bronx, New York, United States
  • Staff Part-Time
  • $18.00 - $45.00
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Job Summary:

STEM Achievers at Mercy University addresses barriers to digital inclusion by providing the benefits of technology, connectivity, and hands-on learning opportunities to middle and high school students in underserved schools and communities, to help them thrive in the digital age. Would you like to be part of this digital inclusion initiative?

Mercy University Center for STEM Education (MCSE) is partnering with NACCE to host a summer learning initiative for middle school students, weekdays 9:00am-3:00pm from July 13-August 24. We are seeking current K-12 TAs, graduate students or upper level undergraduates in STEM subjects to be Teaching Assistants in this exciting partnership to present the STEM Achievers at Mercy University Summer Program to 65 middle school students on Mercy University’s Bronx campusThere will be an on-site program director and four teachers on campus. Five Teaching Assistants will support instructors to help students in the STEM Achievers Curriculum which includes hands-on instruction in 3D Printing, Augmented Reality, Design Thinking and Social Entrepreneurship. Instructors and Teaching Assistants will also be encouraged to supplement Camp Curriculum with STEM-focused activities using resources and experiences available on campus or through off-campus field trips (Mercy College will coordinate any field trips but we invite suggestions). The learning day will have two hours of classroom instruction both in the morning and afternoon, as well as whole-group activities, lunch, and recreation activities. Teaching Assistants will be expected to help oversee common whole group and recreational activities. As part of the application, we ask the teaching assistants to propose one recreational activity that they can lead one day a week. Lunch is provided. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone in the fields of STEM or Education to work with certified secondary teachers teaching using innovative technology resources.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Active Recreation Support: Actively engage with students during daily recreation periods, including participating in and supervising outdoor sports and games at the baseball field.

  • Student Wellbeing: Foster a positive and inclusive environment by "playing in" during activities to build rapport and ensure all students are participating safely and enthusiastically. 

Physical Engagement:

  • Ability and willingness to lead and participate in outdoor physical activities (such as baseball or field games) in various weather conditions.

Safety Mindset:

  • Proactive supervision skills to ensure student safety and fair play during high-energy recreational sessions.

Education Requirements:

  • Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program with interested in STEM and/or Education. 

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About Mercy 

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.  

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students. 

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more. 

 

Our Mission: 

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

 

Benefits Eligible: 

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

 

EEO Statement 

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

 

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