SUMMERMATH TEACHING AND COUNSELING POSITIONS

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE

June 19 - July 24, 2004

 

Description of Organization

 

SummerMath presents an innovative approach to mathematics for high school age women. Approximately 50 students from across the country spend four weeks on the Mount Holyoke campus exploring mathematics in a very diverse community.   Students work in pairs on mathematics problems and computer programming.  They also take workshops on such topics as brain imaging, architecture, and robotics.  After class, students participate in sports and take trips on the weekends to New England attractions.  Program evaluations show positive changes in confidence level and problem-solving skills.

 

Position Description

 

SummerMath is seeking several undergraduate students to serve as Residential and Teaching Assistants (RA/TA's) or as Assistant Head Resident for the upcoming summer program.  Each TA assists in two classes per day (either mathematics or computer programming) and lives in the dormitory with students as a residential counselor.  RA/TA's work closely with both the academic teaching staff and head resident.  All staff attend one week of staff orientation prior to the beginning of the program. (6/19 – 6/23)

 

Desirable Qualifications for Candidates

 

Candidates with residential counseling experience in multicultural environments are particularly sought. Demonstrated leadership and listening skills, ability to work on a team, stamina, sense of humor, and interest in working in a creative atmosphere is desired. Pay includes five weeks room and board and a stipend.

 

Applicants may apply for one of the following positions:

 

              Residential Assistant/Fundamental Mathematical Concepts Teaching Assistant

              Residential Assistant/Computer Programming in Logo Teaching Assistant

              Assistant Head Resident 

 

To apply, submit a cover letter, including your reasons for wanting to working with our program and indicating which position is desired, a resume, including relevant experience, and two letters of reference, one speaking to relevant academic skills and the other speaking to residential experience and/or ability to work effectively with people.

 

Applications are due Friday February 27, 2004 to:

 

Charlene Morrow, Director

SummerMath

Mount Holyoke College

50 College Street

South Hadley, MA 01075-1441

fax: 413-538-2002

 

Selected candidates will be invited for a personal interview. Please call 413-538-2608 or e-mail summermath@mtholyoke.edu if you have questions or wish further information.

www.mtholyoke.edu/proj/summermath