Fall 2024 S-LTA applications are out! You can access the application here.

Service-Learning Teaching Assistant

The Community Engaged Teaching & Research (CETR) team supports service-learning courses, community-engaged research, and other disciplinary-based experiential learning that has an orientation toward social justice and community impact. Our signature student leadership programming, including our Service-Learning Teaching Assistants (S-LTAs), Service-Learning Team Managers (S-LTMs), and Street Team, prepares students to support these community-engaged initiatives. 

S-LTAs are an essential part of our service-learning program. S-LTAs support faculty members teaching service-learning courses and act as a liaison and resources for S-L campus and community partners.

S-LTA Responsibilities & Expectations

S-LTAs can expect to spend approximately 5-9 hours each week through the following responsibilities:

Faculty & Course Support

• Aid student service learners in meeting their academic and service requirements and commitments
• Attend sessions of the assigned course and act as an engaged participant in class (engagement to be defined in collaboration with the faculty member).
• Collaborate with the faculty member to plan for upcoming classes and assignments, including preparation of the course and partnerships in the 1-2 weeks leading up to the semester.
• Develop a working rapport with the faculty member; act as a thought partner for faculty and partners to integrate service and learning experiences.
• Introduce S-L to students and regularly lead reflection and other S-L activities for the class, with a focus on integrating ethical community-engagement 

Community Partnership Support

• Support community partners to help ensure partnership goals are met through student and faculty engagement
• Communicate and collaborate with community partners to ensure shared goals of the partnership are on track for shared success including assigning students to their organization, tracking student attendance and engagement, 
• Document the progress of partnerships through guided activities and tools.
• Participate in service-learning professional development opportunities and complete assignments that support

Service-Learning Student Leader Cohort & Professional Development

• Serve as an extension of CETR staff to facilitate a quality program that is academically rigorous and socially and ethically responsible.
• Complete S-LTA training before the semester starts.
• Attend all mandatory meetings with S-L cohort including check in meetings, workshops, professional development and socials 
• Complete S-LTA curriculum on Canvas including assignments and online training modules throughout the semester. 
• Manage and track student service placements and hours.

Compensation: Students are able to be compensated through one of the following:

• $1,200 stipend 
• Work-study (if eligible)
• Unpaid directed or independent study (must be for academic credit, arranged through the academic department)
• Unpaid internship or practicum (must be for academic credit)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Undergraduate sophomore standing and above, including graduate students
• Previous community service experience required (S-L and/or in the Boston community preferred, but not required)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Able to complete S-LTA training and attend all S-LTA weekly meetings (Wednesday Evenings)
• Patience, flexibility, and a great sense of humor!
  
  
• We are no longer actively recruiting S-LTAs for Fall 2023. If you submit an application after Thursday, April 6th, there will be a delay in hearing from our team. We match students to specific courses during the summer and will reach out to you if an open position is available. If you have already spoken with a member of our team and a faculty member about being their S-LTA and were directed to complete the application, please email us once you have submitted it, and we will be in touch with the next steps.
  
  You can access the application here.

Service-Learning Team Manager

The Community Engaged Teaching & Research (CETR) team supports service-learning courses, community-engaged research, and other disciplinary-based experiential learning that has an orientation toward social justice and community impact. Our signature student leadership programming, including our Service-Learning Teaching Assistants (S-LTAs), Service-Learning Team Managers (S-LTMs), and Street Team, prepares students to support these community-engaged initiatives. 

Our team works closely with our Service-Learning Team Managers (S-LTMs) who are experienced Service-Learning Teaching Assistants (S-LTAs). The Service-Learning Team Manager (S-LTM) program offers an advanced leadership opportunity for previous service-learning student leaders (S-LTAs and Street Team). 

S-LTMs are upper-level students who have demonstrated their potential for an advanced leadership position, represent diverse academic areas, and have shown a deep understanding of the philosophies and principles of service-learning and community engagement.

S-LTMs are responsible for:

• Managing and advising a group of S-LTAs throughout the semester ensuring they have completed their tasks in support of their faculty members and community partnerships
• Leading weekly meetings including facilitating discussions & reflections on ethical community engagement 
• Developing curriculum and leading community-engaged thematic workshops for the S-LTA cohort
• Working closely with the CETR office to collaborate on events & programming, and in facilitating a quality program that is academically rigorous and socially and ethically responsible