Teaching Assistants

Join us as a youth teaching assistant! This is a position for past Sculpture School students who are interested in sharing skills and helping the next generation learn how to work with power tools.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must meet the following requirements:

  • You must be between the ages of 13-18

  • Have participated in past Sculpture School programs

  • Have reliable transportation to our workspace at Knoll Farm, 700 Bragg Hill Rd, Waitsfield, VT

Responsibilities

Technical SUPPORT

Helping with tools and sharing safety tips are valuable ways that teaching assistants help create a safe environment for all. Below are a few examples of how teaching assistants provide technical support:

  • Modeling proper tool use

  • Reinforcing tool safety practices

  • Assisting with clamping and drilling

  • Supervising jigsaw cuts

  • Changing drill bits

  • Double-checking measurements

  • Organizing and cleaning the shop after class

SOCIAL SUPPORT

Emotional safety is a key ingredient in the success of our programs. Teaching assistants play a valuable role in helping insure that everyone feels welcome and included. Here are a few examples of how teaching assistants help create an inclusive environment:

  • Modeling kindness and collaboration

  • Checking-in with disengaged kids

  • Telling jokes

  • Reiterating instructions

  • Asking questions

  • Encouraging experimentation

  • Providing constructive feedback

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