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
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Assist in grading homework, quizzes, and exams in the online section of course.
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Monitor online discussion boards, conduct online course communication with students, and assist during synchronous discussions.
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Prepare the course site prior to the start of the course.
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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.
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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.
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Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED.
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Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree.
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Completed Master's Degree in related field strongly preferred.
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Prior teaching experience in the relevant course content area preferred.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
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Differentiated Instruction - Awareness
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Educational Assessment - Awareness
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Educational Technologies - Awareness
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Oral and Written Communication - Awareness
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Organizational Skills - Awareness
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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
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $20.25 - $36.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Mon - Sun 8hrs/week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Counseling and Educational Studies
Personnel area: School of Education
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.