JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Joint Educational Project (JEP)

YOUNG SCIENTISTS PROGRAM (YSP)

JEP is searching for undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the sciences with at
least one year to commit to the Young Scientists Program (YSP). The YSP Teaching
Assistants are each placed at one of five elementary schools in our immediate USC
community to teach hands-on science lessons to 4th and 5th grade classrooms supporting
teachers and students in science education.
The minimum term of this position begins at the start of the Fall 2016 semester and
through the end of the spring 2017 semester. See program website:
http://dornsife.usc.edu/young-scientist-program/
Responsibilities of this position:

Presenting meaningful, hands-on science lessons that will be implemented in

assigned school;

Organizing and maintaining the Science Lab Materials at the school;

Assisting classroom teachers and students with science activities to promote

the development of science education;

Other responsibilities which match specific program needs.

Job requirements:

An interest in science education;

Strong communication skills;

Strong organization skills;

Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities;

A self-starter, able to take initiative and work independently;

5 hours per week available to dedicate to the position (pay rate $11/hour);

Attendance at regular staff meetings.

To apply, contact DJ Kast at the JEP House:
Email: dkast@usc.edu phone: 213.740.1837
Deadline to apply: Friday, April 8th, 2016

Application -- Science Education Teaching Assistant

Joint Educational Project YOUNG SCIENTISTS PROGRAM
Name: __________________________________
(First)

(Middle)

Student ID number:
(Last)

Local Address:
street

city

zip

Permanent Address (if different):

street

Phone:

Cell:

city

zip

E-mail:

Emergency Contact:
(Name, relationship, and telephone number)

Major:
Status: ___ Freshman

___ Sophmore

___ Junior ___ Senior ___ Grad Student

Semester/year you expect to graduate:

Do you have Federal Work Study funds through financial aid? ___ Yes

___ No

Professional interests, experience and/or areas of specialization:

Share any community service or other relevant experiences that you have had
working with young people or within schools.

Why are you interested in this position?

References (please include at least one USC professor or staff member):

Name

position

1.
2.
3.
Please include the following with your application:

phone number

A letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your abilities and

experience.
Application and letter of recommendation due Friday, April 8th, 2016
A copy of your class schedule, and extracurricular activities, highlighting
availabilities to teach on Monday-Fridays between 8 AM- 2 PM.
For more information contact DJ Kast by phone or email:
(213) 740-1834
dkast@usc.edu
Please drop off application at the JEP House or mail to:
JEP House (Attn: DJ Kast) * 801 W. 34th Street *
University of Southern California * Los Angeles, CA 90089-0471