Teaching Assistant
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) who will support the success of the class and students by providing students with additional academic support in a professional manner. The TA assists students in understanding content by using various teaching/tutoring strategies. A TA must be available to provide extra assistance to individual students as needed.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in grading homework, quizzes, and exams in the online section of course.
- Monitor online discussion boards, conduct online course communication with students, and assist during synchronous discussions.
- Prepare the course site prior to the start of the course.
- The site may include assignment descriptions and deadlines, grade book calculations, group and class discussion forums, student resources, practice exams, and mid-term course evaluations.
- Require the student to outline a teaching module for future online teaching assistants. This module must include documents for preparing new teaching assistants, troubleshooting tips, and information on fostering a productive working relationship with a professor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Education, or related field preferred.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
- Differentiated Instruction - Awareness
- Educational Assessment - Awareness
- Educational Technologies - Awareness
- Oral and Written Communication - Awareness
- Organizational Skills - Awareness
- Student Learning Outcomes - Awareness
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs
Classified Title: Teaching Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Teaching Assistant (Counseling & Educational Studies) Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE Starting Salary Range: $20.25 - $36.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: 8 hrs/week FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: Counseling and Educational Studies Personnel area: School of Education