Summer Program Student Assistant

Position:Summer Program Student Assistant

Location: St. Louis Park, MN

Job :1051

# of Openings:1

Reporting To:
Director of Learning Center Individualized Programs

Employment Status:
Part Time, Seasonal

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt, Hourly

Pay: $15.00/hour

Summary Of Core Responsibilities & Org Relationships :

During the summer, we are pleased to offer students from the community a tailored, high-quality educational experience. Instruction at Groves is explicit, structured, and multi-modal. Teachers combine their experience and expertise with care and understanding, using a diagnostic-prescriptive approach to continually assess and address individual student needs.

Our summer programs employ our proven philosophy of developing strengths and talents, remediating academic weaknesses, and tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. We offer programs for children entering grades 2-8 who have learning and/or attention disorders, such as dyslexia and ADHD.

Summer Program Student Assistants support faculty in the classroom during summer programming. Each Student Assistant will be assigned 3 classrooms and will check in frequently or be readily available to assist where needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children as a priority
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Specifications:

Education, Experience, and Credentials

• High School Graduate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated interest or experience in working with students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and ADHD
• Working knowledge of positive reinforcement and positive behavior supports
• Ability to follow directions and use office equipment efficiently
• Ability to keep information regarding the students including names, performance, disabilities, etc. confidential

As a staff member at GLO, you are entrusted to bring these values to life through your daily work:

Authenticity:
Engage honestly and transparently in all interactions, building trust with students, families, and teammates. Communicate openly about successes, challenges, and needs, fostering an environment where everyone can grow and contribute.

Collaboration:

Actively partner with colleagues across programs and divisions to elevate student outcomes and organizational impact. Share insights, celebrate wins, and support each other with mutual respect and shared purpose.
Compassion:
Embrace the diversity of our community which includes learners, learners’ families, staff, and faculty by recognizing and valuing individual strengths, experiences, and perspectives. Approach others with empathy, patience, and a commitment to creating belonging for all.
Discovery:
Seek continuous improvement through curiosity, reflection, and learning. Innovate within your role and contribute to the evolution of practices that enhance the educational experience for students and colleagues alike.
Tenacity:
Demonstrate resilience and boldness when facing challenges, advocating for students and systemic improvements. Persist with purpose, even when the work is difficult, always driving toward solutions rooted in research and compassion.

We expect every team member to model these values by fostering a culture that is inclusive, supportive, and courageous. Staff are encouraged to take initiative, contribute to collaborative problem-solving, and hold each other accountable to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and care. When we embody GLO’s values together, we create the kind of community where everyone can thrive.

Physical Requirements Necessary to Perform This Job

Incumbent must be able to:

• Hear, speak, and effectively communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization
• Sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer and in meetings
• Apply manual dexterity and visual acuity for computer keyboarding and office equipment use, and review detailed reports and information
• Move around the school and office or classroom area repeatedly or prolonged times throughout the day.
• Work a flexible schedule, including attending and presenting at events and meetings that occur outside of typical work hours as required/scheduled

Tools and Equipment Used

• Must be able to use computers, telephones, photocopiers, and related office equipment
• Must be able to lift/move up to 10-35 pounds occasionally depending on your position
• The work environment is indoors.
• May occasionally participate in indoor or outdoor off-site student activities for field trips, recess, etc.