Classroom Assistant, Career Pathways Spring Burlington High School, 2024/2025

 

Position:  Classroom Assistant, Career Pathways Spring program

 

Job Goal: Work with students as a classroom assistant and mentor for the High School’s Tech Career Prep Program.  The program is part of the career pathways program which offers Burlington High School students an opportunity for career exploration and work-related learning experiences.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one tutoring and guidance to up to 25 students who are working on technology projects and certifications.  Projects are focused on software development, cyber security and data science, and may involve html, css, javascript, angular, python, AI,  unity, cloud computing platforms, Excel, and Tableau.
• Assist program supervisor with logistical tasks such as taking attendance, administering programmatic surveys to students, and completing daily and end of program surveys in a timely fashion.
• The program has two sessions, one in spring and one in  summer,  both approximately 100 hours. Applicants can specify if they are interested in working at one or both programs. 

 

Requirements:

• Declared or Intended BA or BS in computer science or a related field by the start of the program. 
• Experience with at least one programming language and have project experience.
• Previous teaching, tutoring or mentoring experience, especially in computer science is strongly preferred.
• Ability to adapt to various learning styles and respect for individual differences of students.
• Must be able to collaborate with other team members and share classroom responsibilities.
• Strong time management, organizational and communication skills.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community 

 

 

 

Compensation:

Hourly rate of $26 per hour

 

Start Date:

April 7 - May 23, hours between 9 am - 2 pm, up to 25 hours per week

 

 

Burlington's student body represents a broad range of cultures and backgrounds.  Our goal is for our staff to reflect the global diversity of our student population.  We welcome applications from dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who positively impact student learning and growth, are competent working in a diverse environment and reflect the diversity of our student body.

 

The Burlington Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator for students, Lisa Chen, or Title IX Coordinator for staff, Joanne Faust. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.burlingtonpublicschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=70047685&pageId=74582578

 

 

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. 

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