Teaching Assistant (Summer Programs)

Job Title

Teaching Assistant (Summer Programs)

Location

Beacon College

Leesburg, FL.

Department

Enrollment Management

Supervisor Title

Course Instructor

Division

Admissions & Enrollment

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Job Grade

TBD

Position Type

Level

Staff

JOB SUMMARY:

The Teaching Assistant is a seasonal position which serves as a key member of the Beacon College-offered summer programs. The Teaching Assistant works in close collaboration with course instructors to support the delivery of educational programming across workshops, academic courses, and college/independent living seminars. This role involves direct engagement with students to observe and assess skill development both inside and outside of the classroom, contributing to intervention planning and program evaluation efforts. The Teaching Assistant reports directly to the Course Instructor and works under the indirect supervision of the Academic Coordinator, Associate Director of Summer Programs, and other designated program administrators.

DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Assist course instructors with the delivery of educational programming, including workshops, academic courses, and college and independent living skill seminar courses;
• Support the planning and supervision of evening and weekend on and off campus activities and excursions for students; including participation in off-campus trips each weekend, with additional coverage as program needs require;
• Providing supervision to ensure a safe learning and living environment;
• Design and facilitate a student club or organization based on student interest serving as the club or organization ‘advisor’;
• Support the planning and facilitation of opening day activities and other program events as assigned;
• Communicate any student-related issues to the Resident Director or Course Instructor
• Collect, document and maintain student data on a daily basis or as directed to support end-of-program evaluations efforts;
• Attend and actively contribute to mandatory staff training sessions and all other assigned staff meetings, gaining familiarity with program policies, instructional expectations, and student support strategies;
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all program policies, expectations, and procedures, and model professional conduct throughout the duration of the program; and
• Carry out other duties as assigned by program leadership to support the overall success and integrity of the summer programs.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of instructional support practices and academic program environments
• Foundational knowledge of learning differences, neurodiversity, and varied learning styles, with an understanding of how these may impact academic and social development
• Knowledge of confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards when working with student information.
• Knowledge of college transition skills and independent living competencies

• Problem‑solving with the ability to identify student needs or concerns and communicate them appropriately to supervisors
• Strong observation and documentation skills, with attention to detail when collecting and recording student data and program information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff in person, on the phone, and over e-mail.
• Exceptional time and organizational skills with a systematic approach to managing tasks and priorities.

• Ability to support instructional activities, including workshops, seminars, and academic courses, under the direction of course instructors.
• Ability to maintain a professional and patient approach when working with students, parents, and other Beacon College community members.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong ability to remain composed and maintain a clear focus during high-stress situations.
• Ability to follow structured schedules, policies, and procedures consistently.

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and college, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.