S-L Teaching Assistant Program

The Service-Learning Teaching Assistant (S-LTA) Program provides opportunities for students to take on leadership positions through which they provide support for courses utilizing service-learning. S-LTAs engage in ongoing training and reflection session, and gain skills in service-learning pedagogy, facilitation, and community building faciliated by the Center of Community Service's Service-Learning Coordinator. S-LTAs collaborate with faculty, community partners and peers to apply the best practices to their utilization of service-learning. S-LTAs work to ensure both learning and service goals are met by,

• identifying appropriate community partnerships for the course
• establishing service experiences that match the learning objectives
• providing students with an orientation about S-L
• monitoring student service roles/projects
• enhancing and maintaining the community partnership(s)
• co-facilitating reflection discussions and assignments
• regularly assessing and evaluating the experiences and partnerships

• participate in trainings and course preparation starting the beginning of August through December for the fall, or the beginning of December through April for the spring
• dedicate approximately 10 hours as week to the role, including: attending the assigned S-L course, holding weekly office hours, participating in biweekly S-LTA reflection sessions, and meeting with your faculty member or community partners

• Students can choose one of the following compensation or credit bearing options, including: work-study, practicum, internship, directed/independent study, co-op, $700 stipend, or education award
• A $1000 - $1800 Education Award through AmeriCorps Student Leaders in Service Program if available and applicable (students must be a US Citizens or Permanent US Resident to meet AmeriCorps requirements and engage in a minimum of 300 hours of service to take advantage of this benefit. Both W-S and non W-S students are eligible for benefit, additional program details can be discussed during interviews.)
• Trainings and professional development provided throughout