Classroom Assistant

Function:

Work with students and instructors during Continuing Education courses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcome students to class and assist them with sign in
• Assist the instructor as needed with preparations for class
• Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to class
• Stay 30 minutes after start of class to assist latecomers
• Register walk-in students
• Dispense handouts
• Coordinate with projectionist to hand out hearing assistance devices
• Assist students during class as needed
• For floral classes, wash containers and put them away as they are emptied during class
• Assist with general room cleanup and closing

Requirements/Expectations:

• Enjoy interacting with people
• Ability to work independently and solve problems
• Ability to effectively communicate with instructors and class attendees
• Complete required orientation and training
• Make photocopies, register students, and call for emergency assistance
• Follow Longwood Gardens’ policies, procedures, and standards
• Accept direction and guidance of supervisor and class instructors
• Be punctual and dependable

Time Required:

• For sign-in duties:: about 1½ hours per class
• For class assistance: class time plus time before and after.
• Work a minimum of 10 times during a brochure period (Dec.-May and June-November)