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Position Title Student Worker - Bluebird Atelier Summer Learning Program Assistant (Summer)

Position Approval Date 04/17/2023 Is this position budgeted? Yes Is this position an essential position? No About Susquehanna

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Position Summary

Job Summary

The Biology Department is working with Bluebird Atelier. Bluebird Atelier is a learning studio that offers educational enrichment through the arts and STEM. Located in downtown Lewisburg, Bluebird aims to engage and nurture the many intelligences of the young and young at heart. This position is considered non-exempt by FLSA standards.

Specific Responsibilities

Supporting Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher with development, setup, and cleanup of studio activities

Supporting with facilitating learning activities with small groups or 1-on-1 with students

Supporting teachers with walking groups of children from studio to nearby parks during the camp day and assisting with outdoor activities

Assisting with drop-off and pick-up of students at the beginning and end of the camp day (8:45am-9am, and 3pm-3:15pm), which entails supporting the teacher's supervision of students and getting children safely into their adult's care.

Learning Objectives

Encourage creativity in others

Build community that brings people together within an organization

Create an organizational environment where meaningful experiences and intellectual curiosity are encouraged and supported.

Career Readiness: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Teamwork

Location Off SU campus in downtown Lewisburg, Pa

Available hours: 40hours/week

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Hard working & dependable

Enjoy working with children

Punctual

Excellent time management skills

Strong communication and social skills

People person

Desire to learn

Responsible

Education open to current Susquehanna University Student.

Experience No experience is required.

Physical Demand

Work is performed off campus. Ability to talk and to hear instruction. Requires occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach, as well as the occasional sitting, walking, stooping, crouching, and bending. Position requires the ability to occasionally lift 10+ pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience or interest in working with elementary aged children

Experience with completing tasks in a timely and efficient manner

Self-starter who is able to work well independently and multi-task with ease and confidence

Team player who works well with others

Appreciation for art and STEM education

Special Instructions to the Applicant Benefits Eligible No Number of Months Other Additional Work Schedule Details? Hours per week during the academic year (39 wks) Hours per week during the summer (13 wks) 40 Status Temporary Posting Date 04/24/2023 Closing Date 06/01/2023 Open Until Filled No Anticipated Start Date Posting Number AH00923

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

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