Dance 124 World Dance Traditions Student Class Assistant bei St. Olaf College

Job Title: Dance 124 World Dance Traditions Student Class Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Dance Department

Unit Number (5 digits): 11150

Length of Position: Semester 

Contact Person/Supervisor: Faculty or Dance AAA

Wage Range: $11.75 per hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

Class Assistant for Dance 124-World Dance Traditions. The Class Assistant will assist the course instructor by assisting students during class, helping take attendance, and help demonstrate movement material if needed.  Student may also consult with faculty member on coursework plans and other details.

Transferable Skills: 

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Listening
• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Attend all scheduled class meetings and remain for the entirety of the session (ability to arrive 5 minutes early is a plus).

Actively and enthusiastically participate in dance labs, contributing to a positive and engaging learning environment.

Manage and operate music for dance lab activities.

Assist the instructor with classroom setup, including the computer and projector and run slides during lectures (includes PPT and video)

Accurately track and record student attendance.

Interact with the professor, students, guests, and department members with discretion and professionalism at all times.

Opportunities to lead portions of classroom activities or dance labs if desired and based on experience.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Completed the Dance 124 course

Reliable and on time: Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential.

Excellent communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Professionalism and discretion: Ability to conduct oneself in a mature, respectful, and confidential manner.

Must be able to attend all class meetings and stay for the entire class period (arriving 5 minutes early is a plus).

Enthusiastic participation in dance labs.

Experience or willingness to learn how to run music for dance labs.

Familiarity with basic classroom computer and projector setup.

Proficiency in using PowerPoint.

Ability to manage and play video content.

Ability to accurately track attendance.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.