Thrive Scholars: Academies College Readiness Teaching Assistants (Commuter Program Sites)

The Position:
Thrive Scholars is seeking a College Readiness Teaching Assistant who can work with a faculty member to administer a college math or writing  course to our students preparing for the rigor of courses at selective institutions.  The math courses include a range from Statistic and Precalculus to Multivariable Calculus.  The writing courses are Introduction to Creative and Expository Writing and Introduction to Academic Writing. 

The uniqueness of this position lies in its dual focus on supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. Teaching Assistants will foster a sense of community with their assigned students, emphasizing belonging, connectedness, and resilience in a new environment. In practice, this includes creative ways to start the class period, developing shared meanings and motivational mantras to encourage resilience, and conducting personal check-ins with students who miss class. This role provides the opportunity to co-create and nurture a culture of safety that maximizes student engagement and learning.
College readiness teaching assistants serve as both teachers and mentors, combining instructional support with personal guidance.
A strong understanding of and commitment to Thrive Scholars’ ‘North Star’—Economic Mobility—is essential. Please review our position statement on economic mobility here.

TA’s will be supported by their faculty members, the Site Director, Assistant Site Director, and Thrive’s Director of Faculty. The tentative schedule is outlined below:


University of Southern California Location Overview - Commuter 
Tentative Dates: Summer 1: June 15th - August 1st; Summer 2: June 15th- July 19th

Apply here!