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Part-Time Teaching Assistant (Mercy Student)
- New York, United States
- Student worker
- $16.50 - $16.50
Ignite Young Minds and Inspire the Next Generation of STEM Leaders!
Mercy University's Center for STEM Education is seeking passionate and energetic Teaching Assistants to join our Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Summer Program, a transformative initiative designed to empower middle school students through hands-on exploration of cutting-edge technologies.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our dedicated instructors, guiding and mentoring students as they delve into the exciting realms of 3D Printing, Augmented Reality, Design Thinking, and Social Entrepreneurship. This unique program aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love for STEM disciplines among our young participants.
Your role will be multifaceted and rewarding. You will assist with STEM instruction and classroom activities, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning environment. Additionally, you will supervise students during group sessions, lunch, and recreational activities, creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for their growth and development.
Collaborating with Verizon mentors, you will play a crucial role in nurturing students' curiosity, encouraging them to ask questions, and fostering a sense of wonder and exploration. Your ability to manage student behavior and provide guidance will be invaluable in shaping their educational journey.
Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to the planning and execution of fun activities during recreational time, ensuring that our students have a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.
To excel in this role, you should possess a genuine interest in STEM and youth programming, coupled with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Experience working with youth or in an educational setting is preferred, but not required. We value enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to making a lasting impact on the lives of our students.
Join us in this exciting endeavor and be part of a transformative program that inspires the next generation of STEM leaders. Apply now and make a difference at Mercy University's Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers Summer Program!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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