Residential Positions

   Residential Counselor

   Head Counselor

   Activities Coordinator

   Senior Residential Assistant

   Residential Director

Instructional Positions

   Instructor

   Drop-In Teaching Assistant

Support Positions

   Supplies Coordinator

   Computing Coordinator

   Nurse

Applications are only being accepted for Residential Counselor positions in the following subjects: Physics, Math, Computer Science.

EPGY Summer Institutes Residential Counselors (RCs) constitute the majority of the Summer Institutes’ staff. Residential Counselors play a crucial role in both the academic and social aspects of the program. Approximately six RCs are assigned to each residence, and provide supervision for all non-academic activities. RCs also act as teaching assistants, providing instructional support in the academic portion of the program.

The main instructional role for Residential Counselors takes place during a three-hour period in the early afternoon. During this time, counselors work closely with students on their coursework, either in one-on-one sessions, or in small groups. During the late afternoon and evening, counselors lead non-academic activities such as sports and games, art and music, campus excursions, etc. Weekends include field trips and other organized activities, supervised by the counselors. This is a full-time residential position. Responsibilities of the RC include:

• Assisting with program set-up
• Leading afternoon and evening recreational and social activities
• Tutoring students in the course subject areas and providing instructional support to instructional staff
• Creating an atmosphere that fosters social and academic growth as well as tolerance, cultural sensitivity, and understanding of individual differences
• Addressing the range of student needs and taking appropriate action when students are sick or injured
• Enforcing the rules of the program to keep all students safe

Qualifications:

• College-level course work in one or more EPGY Summer Institutes subject areas (humanities, philosophy, creative writing, expository writing, physics, mathematics, computer science, legal studies, biology, engineering, economics, international relations, and business)
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience desirable
• Summer camp experience or experience working with students ages 11–17 is also desirable
• Creative and positive attitude, and an enthusiasm for working with middle- and high-school students
• Adaptability and willingness to complete hard work
• Demonstrated responsibility and leadership skills
• Ability to enforce rules and make good decisions
• Must be available for mandatory training from June 17th–June 20th
• Applicants who can be available for the entire program (two sessions for the High School Program or three sessions for the Middle School Program) preferred