Parsons Scholars - Course Assistant
About The Position
Parsons Scholars was founded in 1997 and provides NYC, financially eligible high school students with a 2.5 year art and design scholarship. We are seeking course assistants to support Parsons Scholars’ Unfathomable Futures and Space and Materiality courses. Courses will take place on Saturdays, beginning August 29, 2026 to December 12, 2026. These course assistants will carry on to support Parsons Scholars’ Drawing and Imaging, Integrative Studio I, and Integrative Seminar I courses in spring 2026 from January 23, 2027 to May 8, 2027. Students applying for this role should also apply to the Parsons Scholars Student Assistant Specialist role for a total estimated 10 hours per week.
Requirements
- Matriculated undergraduate student
- Federal Work Study eligible
- Organizational and communication skills
- Interest in art and design education
- Interest in equity and access in art and design
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high school students
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and/or Mandarin
Responsibilities
- Support teaching and learning outcomes through non-instructional activities for Parsons Scholars FY courses: Space & Materiality, Unfathomable Futures, Integrative Studio I, Integrative Studio II, and Drawing & Imaging.
- Attending class
- Making photocopies
- Demonstrating use of equipment
- Proctoring exams
- Collecting assignments
- Assisting with classroom set-up
- Uploading course content online
- Tracking students’ participation online
- Assisting students having difficulty with online environment
- Grading of student work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
