Royal Thai Scholar Program - Teaching Assistant

Job Description: Teaching Assistants (TAs) function as language and culture mentors, and residential counselors for the Royal Thai Scholars. These students are Thailand’s top high school graduates, who will further their education in the United States. After the summer program, Thai Scholars will attend various boarding schools as postgraduates. TA duties include assisting in classes, leading conversation groups, assisting in recreation activities and field trips, driving 14 passenger mini-buses, and supervising dorms.

Classes: TAs assist classroom instructors in teaching English (reading, writing, listening, speaking), American culture, Reading, English Literature, college entrance processes, the college entrance essay, the TOEFL test (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language), and SAT test preparation.

Discussion Groups: TAs work with a group of 6-8 students in sessions about American culture, as well as comment on culture journals and college essay drafts.

Recreation: TAs assist in the planning, implementation, and introduction of sports/recreational activities students will encounter in boarding school and college. In general, most Thai Scholars have limited or no experience with fitness or sports activities in Thailand. Dormitory

Supervision: TAs, working with partners in the dormitory, are responsible for running weekly dorm meetings, and maintaining a check-in schedule similar to what the students will experience in boarding school.

To learn more about the program: https://www.brewsteracademy.org/summer/international-scholars

Teaching assistants are expected to be on campus from June 4 - August 22, 2021.

Room and board is provided throughout.