Program Assistant
Job Qualifications:
Ideal candidates for on-campus, resident Program Assistant (PA) positions will be responsible, high-energy, compassionate, dedicated and flexible college students or recent graduates. PA's must be personally reliable and team-oriented, as well as conscious of their responsibilities as role models for young people. A love of literature and intellectual discussion is important. Previous experience working at a summer program or with young people is a plus. All majors are welcome, though the position may have special appeal to literature and education students and recent grads. Special interests such as music, art, writing, sports, debate, theater, etc. help enrich the program experience for students.
Job Description:
Each PA is responsible for supervising and engaging a group of six to eight middle or high school aged students (supporting their intellectual and social growth, supervising their activities and exercising concern and care for their physical and emotional well being). PA's lead informal discussions with their groups on a daily basis, and they often act as Teaching Assistants in formal group discussions depending upon their experience and abilities. In addition, PA's help run the elective courses offered that culminate in a final performance evening of student writing, theater, art and music. Program Assistants lead the students in informal break activities such as touch football, swimming, hikes, games, and jam sessions. PA's work closely with the program faculty to create an exciting, welcoming and fun learning environment.
The Great Books Summer Program is offered to two age groups: the Intermediate Program (entering grades 6-8) and the Senior Program (entering grades 9-12). Program Assistants will arrive at their designated campus — Stanford University on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 or Amherst College —on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 for orientation with trained Great Books instructors and faculty. PA's will be given one day off per sessions but will be expected to assist with weekend duties and excursions.
Junior Program Assistant
We are seeking bright, motivated, and responsible students who have completed their senior year of high school to fill our "Junior PA" (Program Assistant) internships.
Junior PA's will be assigned to help one of our Program Assistants in caring for a "pod" of intermediate campers. Junior PA's will also assist in arts elective, learning skills of basic teaching and supervision while helping students to craft original works in Creative Writing, Music, Visual Art, or Theater.
Junior PA's will receive a small weekly stipend and on the job training in return for their services. This is an excellent position for students considering focuses in Education or English, but is not limited to these fields.
Session Dates & Locations:
• There are four Amherst Intermediate Program sessions (June 27-July 3; July 4-10; July 11-17; and July 18-24) and five Amherst Senior Program sessions (June 27-July 3; July 4-10; July 11-17; July 18-24; and July 25-July 31).
• There are three Stanford Intermediate Program sessions (June 20-26; June 27-July 3; and July 4-10) and three Stanford Senior Program sessions (June 20-26; June 27-July 3; and July 4-10).