SAVY Classroom Assistant

Learn more about our program here: https://pty.vanderbilt.edu/for-students/savy/

Location: Nashville, TN (in-person)

Reports to: Director, Day Programs

2027 Job Description:

Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY) is a summer day program for academically advanced students in rising 1-8 grades. Students take classes taught by master teachers and/or content experts. The SAVY classroom assistant is responsible for supporting students and instructors each week while students engage a range of courses on Peabody campus. 

Team Expectations:

• Serve as a role model for all student participants and colleagues.   
  
• Thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment that requires flexibility, adaptability, collaboration, and compassion. 
  
• Adhere to PTY’s policies related to confidentiality.  
  
• Exhibit professionalism, strong work ethic, and integrity within the workplace. 
  
• Be willing and able to work toward the collective goals of the SAVY program.  
  
• Engage willingly as a team player with humor, enthusiasm, and growth mindset.   
  
• Possess cultural and personal awareness of our diverse community. 
  
• Uphold and practice SAVY community values, regulations, and expectations.   
  
• Successfully pass the Vanderbilt University criminal background check and online training for working with minors.  
  
• Agree to, and adhere to, all duties before, during, and after the program as outlined in the staff materials.  
  

Classroom Assistant Expectations:

Within their wide array of duties and responsibilities, SAVY Classroom Assistants manage four domains of responsibility:

1. Program Support — Supervise students, support accountability of students and instructors for program schedules and policies, assist SAVY arrival and dismissal, adhere to and support compliance of program and university policies including the protection of minors, guidelines and regulations, and provide additional support as determined by administrative staff.  
   
2. Logistical Support — Set up for classroom activities and other duties necessary to the smooth operations of the classroom. Assist with time management and class schedule, support and lead student transitions around campus, and assist with classroom materials as needed.  
   
3. Classroom Support — Assist with classroom management and engagement and support small group monitoring. Classroom Assistants may also coordinate meetings with instructors before the program to help prepare for the class.  
   
4. Student Support — Liaise with appropriate staff about students’ social-emotional and academic concerns as well as classroom needs.   
   

Program Dates and Times:*

Start dates are flexible. Classroom Assistants may work multiple sessions, but are not expected to commit to all seven weeks. Preference will be given to applicants who are available for multiple weeks in the summer. Classroom Assistants should be available a minimum of three sessions. 

• Staff Training: June 2-4
  
• Session 1: June 7-11
  
• Session 2: June 14-18
  
• Session 3: June 21-25
  
• Session 4: June 28-July 2
  
• No Student Programming: July 5-9
  
• Session 5: July 12-16
  
• Session 6: July 19-23
  
• Session 7: July 26-30
  

The standard hours are approximately 7:30AM to 4:15PM on Mondays and 8:15AM to 4:15PM Tuesday through Friday.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Qualified applicants must have experience and interest in working with children.  
  
• Applicants both internal and external to Vanderbilt are welcome to express interest.  
  
• Teaching experience and/or experience working with academically gifted students is preferred. 
  

Benefits

Compensation:

$16.00/hr

Your experience includes: 

• Making a difference through investing in the lives of gifted and high-achieving young scholars. 
  
• Working on the campus of a nationally-known institution. 
  
• Adding a unique experience to your resume. 
  
• Joining a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about developing talent in gifted and high ability students. 
  
• Competitive compensation.