TIP Teaching Assistant Lead TIP Teaching Assistant

What We Are Looking For
Baylor University is seeking multiple FullTime TIP Teaching Assistants and FullTime Lead TIP Teaching Assistant to support the mission and vision of Baylor University and serve within the School of Educations TIP Program. Baylor TIP Residential Summer Program Teaching Assistants (TAs) provide supervision and mentoring to the students who qualify for and participate in summer residential programs offered through The Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. TAs are responsible for supporting students during the academic day. They report to an assigned instructor and assist in teaching a course that is appropriately rigorous and challenging for high ability students. They also supervise students during class breaks and lunch and may lead a onehour evening study session with the students in their class.

An Advanced Undergrad 120 credit hours) OR 2 years of Undergrad coursework and zero years of experience are required. Relevant professional experience may substitute for some credit hours.

Baylor reserves the right to hire candidates into either TIP Teaching Assistant or Lead TIP Teaching Assistant as we see fit.

Applications must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis.

MinimumRequired Education and Skills

• Content expertisein the area of instruction (e.g. mathematics engineering etc.
• Ability to communicate effectivelyand positivelywith students families and other staff
• Strong organizational skills

PreferredEducation and Skills

• Experience in a leadership position
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to effectively problemsolve
• Experience working with adolescents or young adults

JobResponsibilities

• Complete all required trainingsandjobspecificassignmentsprior to working with students
• Assist instructor in planning and implementing highquality lessons
• Arrive at BaylorWednesdayprior to the start of the class for onsite trainings andsetup
• Attend all required staff meetings
• Create a funand welcoming environment for all students
• Encourage students to positively engage with all activities staff and other students
• Actively supervise studentsduring assigned timesto ensure their safety and wellbeing
• Adhere to and enforce all safety and risk management policies
• Collaborate withtheleadership teamandotheronsite staffmembersto resolveanystudentdisciplinaryissues or concernsinan appropriate manner that aligns with the Centers mission and policies
• Maintainpositive relationships with students parents and staff
• Assist with the logistical running ofthe program helping with administrative and operational duties as assigned
• Complete all tasksrequired foreffectivelyclosing thesession (submitting evaluations returning supplies that belong to Baylorreporting any property damage that occurredduring theprogrametc.
• Assistwith transportation and care of students with medical needsthat require a visitto theonsite medical clinic or tothedorms for needed rest.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.

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About Us
Baylor University is a private notforprofit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable antidiscrimination laws including those regarding age race color sex national origin military service genetic information and disability. As a religious educational institution Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.