Teaching Assistant (TA), High School University (HSU) Program

Title: Teaching Assistant (TA), High School University (HSU) ProgramReports to: Social Worker, College and Career ReadinessFLSA Status: Non-ExemptEmployment Status: Part-timeHourly Rate: $16.00 up to 10 work hours per weekCourses: Introduction to Psychology and User Experience (UX) IWork Location: Saturdays in-person at Carlow UniversityTraining Dates: Week of January 12 and January 19thStudent Orientation & Saturday Course Dates: January 24 – March 21, 2026Cover Letter & Resume: Submit to careers@neighborhoodlearning.orgQuestions: Send questions to careers@neighborhoodlearning.orgOffer Conditions: Hiring: Dependent on FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and mandated reporter training (The cost for clearances is covered by the organization)High School U Program: https://neighborhoodlearning.org/school-year-high-school-u/Program OverviewThe High School University (HSU) program is designed to address systemic challenges for low-income students and students of color accessing college level courses and career work related experiences while in high school and monitoring students through their second year of college. The HSU programs provide high school students in the Pittsburgh region the opportunity to earn free college credits, participate in work related experiences, and receive college and career readiness support.Under the supervision of the Social Worker, the Teaching Assistant works with the Social Workers and college Professor to design support materials and non-academic supports that will build student’s academic understandings, skills, college readiness, and social-emotional intelligence. The course and recitation sessions are in-person on the college campus (Carlow University). The Teaching Assistant will co-lead recitation right after the class on Saturdays. Twice a week the Teaching Assistant will lead small group sessions virtually for the students.Our work culture is collaborative, student-centered, and community forward. Neighborhood Learning Alliance is looking for a candidate that can teach multiple learning styles, possesses a growth mindset, effectively manages schedules, inspires students, and has a strong grasp of subject matter.Essential Functions:

•  Work effectively with the NLA team and professor
• Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area
• Review syllabus topics and assignments
• Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks
• Conduct practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation
• Collaborate effectively with the university and the organization to increase student performance
• Provide students positive and constructive feedback
• Offer feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate
• Maintain an orderly and organized learning environment and ensure that students are on-task
• Lead small groups of students in homework, essay writing and editing workshops, etc.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Subject matter proficiency in the college course of interest
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provideinstructions, and deliver feedback
• Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance
• Ability to connect and interact with high school students
• Ability to take supervision and correction constructively
• Ability to positively supervise students
• Basic knowledge of database, excel spreadsheet, and word processing applications (Googleplatforms)
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Have reliable transportation or able to access college campus

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. 

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