Fulton County Upward Bound: Part-Time Summer Teachers Assistant

Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC)!

At Atlanta Metropolitan State College, we are committed to creating a vibrant, growth-oriented community where innovation thrives, collaboration is celebrated, and contributions are valued. As a proud member of the University System of Georgia (USG) and fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), AMSC is a dynamic institution dedicated to transforming lives.

AMSC embraces core values, Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Belonging, and Public Service, that guide our culture and work. We strive to create an atmosphere where individuals feel respected, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Here, gratitude and recognition are not just practices but embedded in everything we do.

Located on a picturesque campus in Southwest Atlanta, AMSC offers the perfect blend of accessibility and opportunity. Just ten minutes from downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, our campus is an ideal destination for those ready to make a meaningful impact.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College, a four-year degree-granting institution of the University System of Georgia, is accepting applications for Part-time Teacher¿s Assistant for the Fulton County Upward Bound 6-week Summer Enrichment Program. Teacher¿s Assistants (TA) are responsible for the well-being of Upward Bound (UB) students and supporting UB instructors. Counseling, academic tutoring, and developing interactive activities are all facets of this responsibility. TA are expected to keep close contact with the students in all aspects of community life. The TA will report to the Director of Fulton County Upward Bound.

• Supervises students at all times to ensure general safety and compliance of program rules.
• Supervises students¿ daily schedule of activities. Assists in coordinating and providing oversight of students during planned Upward Bound activities.
• Helps to maintain an efficient and effective operation. Assists with physical training/team sports/leisure activities, etc.
• Handles minor problems and refers all others to the appropriate Upward Bound staff.
• Monitors students during classes and ensures that a learning environment is created during study sessions.
• Supervises students at recreational activities, field trips, and outings.
• Provide assistance with daytime and evening programs as needed.
• Assists other staff with any other responsibilities.
• Resides on a college campus (1-week overnight stay) for the duration of the Summer Enrichment Program.
• Performs other duties that are within the scope of the program and assigned by the Program Direct

• High School Diploma required Associates and Bachelor¿s degree preferred.

• Ability to work with diverse and undeserved students.

• Interest in working with adolescents and excels in a team setting
• Interpersonal skills, sensitivity to the needs of the disadvantaged, and commitment to the goals of Upward Bound
• Intangible traits such reliability, flexibility, effective communication, trustworthiness, motivation, leadership qualities and a positive attitude
• Preference will be given to candidates with similar backgrounds as program participant

Interested persons should submit, (1) a letter of application; (2) copies of all college transcripts; (candidates selected for interview will be required to provide official copies of all college transcripts) (3) a detailed resume; (4) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. A criminal background check is required.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).

Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the AMSC to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the AMSC's Human Resources at 404.756.4047.

Positions are available beginning May 26, 2026 and ending on July 10, 2026.

The physical demands are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions.

Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.