Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history that is tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The college offers high quality baccalaureate, associate and certificate programs that are challenging, comprehensive and very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan State College currently serves about 3,000 students and is situated on a beautifully landscaped Southwest Atlanta campus; which is located ten minutes south of downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Teacher’s Assistants (TA) are responsible for the well-being of Upward Bound (UB) students and supporting UB instructors. Counseling, academic tutoring, and developing interactive activities are all facets of this responsibility. TA are expected to keep close contact with the students in all aspects of community life. The TA will report to the Director of Fulton County Upward Bound

Supervises students at all times to ensure general safety and compliance of program rules. Supervises students’ daily schedule of activities. Assists in coordinating and providing oversight of students during planned Upward Bound activities. Helps to maintain an efficient and effective operation. Assists with physical training/team sports/leisure activities, etc. Handles minor problems and refers all others to the appropriate Upward Bound staff. Monitors students during classes and ensures that a learning environment is created during study sessions. Supervises students at recreational activities, field trips, and outings. Provide assistance with daytime and evening programs as needed. Assists other staff with any other responsibilities. Resides on a college campus (1-week overnight stay) for the duration of the Summer Enrichment Program. Performs other duties that are within the scope of the program and assigned by the Program Director

• High School Diploma required Associates and Bachelor’s degree preferred. Ability to work with diverse and at-risk students.
• Interest in working with adolescents and excels in a team setting
• Interpersonal skills, sensitivity to the needs of the disadvantaged, and commitment to the goals of Upward Bound
• Intangible traits such reliability, flexibility, effective communication, trustworthiness, motivation, leadership qualities and a positive attitude

Preference will be given to candidates with similar backgrounds as program participants

$2500 for up to six (6) week Summer Enrichment Program.

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• Provide 3 References
• Background Check

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check; demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by Atlanta Metropolitan State College in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal employment opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.

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4/2/2008