GEC INSTRUCTIONAL AID (Student/Work Study)

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How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online at https://careers.umich.edu.  A cover letter must be included with your resume.  Cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 document.

Job Summary

The Genesee Early College (GEC), located in French Hall, has an opening for a peer Instructional Aid position for qualified undergraduate UM-Flint students.  The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for working under the direction of the classroom teacher assisting the students during the learning process. 

Responsibilities*

Essential Duties:

  • Assists with providing individual and small group tutoring on a variety of subjects as directed by the classroom teacher 
  • Assists with providing in-classroom support for students working on individual assignments and projects 
  • Assists with providing support for classroom management during direct instruction and student work time.
  • Assists with supporting clubs and organizations happening during and after the school day
  • Assists with creating and attending field trips and Community-based learning assignments
  • Assists with logistical aspects of classroom setup and maintenance
  • Assists with monitoring and modeling of appropriate behavior
  • Assists with proctoring examinations and standardized tests
  • Assists with communicating classroom needs with the main office and counseling office
  • Assists with monitoring students' needs and concerns in the classroom and discusses these needs with the classroom teacher
  • Assists with clerical tasks needed for classroom management
  • Assists with keeping students on-task during direct instruction and individual work-time

Other Duties:

  • Performs routine tasks necessary to carry out assigned responsibilities. 
  • Assists with other relevant duties as assigned by the classroom teacher. 
     

Required Qualifications*

Education:

  • High School Diploma/equivalent required.
  • Current enrollment in undergraduate coursework.  


Experience:

  • One or more years of work experience with adolescence is preferred.
  • Relevant work experience in the content area preferred.  

Skills/Other:

  • Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
  • Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skills sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district.
  • Exhibits self-control, mature judgment, congeniality, and ethical standards in all working relationships.
  • Demonstrated mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the essential duties of the position.
  • Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the position.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and established administrative guidelines.
     

Modes of Work

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence.  Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.