Sheard Literacy Center- Graduate Assistantship (GA)

Graduate Assistant at the Rebecca V. Sheard Literacy Center 2026-2027

Job Description

• Assists Center Director and adjunct instructors to prepare and implement EDLS 207 – Early Childhood Literacy lab (class instruction and mentoring of school children).   

• Co-instructs college students who are the mentors for the school aged children (mentees). 

• Promotes safety of all involved in the mentoring programs per college policies

• Processes applications for Center programs

• Communicates with local school districts regarding bus schedules and safety protocol

• Works with adjunct instructors to pair mentors with mentees taking into consideration grade level preference, schedule constraints and special needs. 

• Communicates and works with college faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, public school administrators and faculty, and parents. 

• Assists with day-to-day operations, events, groups, and activities at the Center.

• Assists Director and adjunct instructors in trouble-shooting potential issues in the Center or Lab class. 

• Assists in coordination of the Scholastic Book Fair held in the Center in the Fall and Spring Semesters

• Attends evening special events held in the Center 

Preferred Position Qualifications

• Matriculated Master’s level student in the School of Education and Professional Studies. 

• Qualifies for Federal Work Study Funding (Preferred)

• Experience in a school district as a substitute, student teacher, block student (Preferred)

• Ability to work with minimal supervision - self-motivated, self-directed

• Experience and/or strong interest in literacy

• Good interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills. 

• Professional, cheerful and helpful disposition. 

• Ability to work with faculty, staff, SUNY Potsdam students, children, and parents

• Good office management, time management, and other administrative skills. 

• Assertive in contributing ideas for the overall well-being of the Rebecca V. Sheard Literacy Center

• Able to delegate responsibility to work study employees. 

• Ability to laugh and have fun!!

Questions contact Cary Boles- charlece@potsdam.edu, 315-267-3354
To Apply- Send a cover letter and resume to Cary Boles.
Deadline: May 20th or until the position is filled