Culinary Arts Teaching Lab Assistant

Texas State Technical College•Waco, TX

2d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Teaching Lab Assistant's primary function is to assist professional faculty with teaching duties in the classroom, laboratory, computer laboratory, or shop as directed. In limited circumstances, a Teaching Lab Assistant may be authorized as the instructor of record for courses which they are qualified to teach. Teaching Lab Assistants assigned as instructor of record will serve under direct supervision of a faculty member experienced in the teaching discipline. Teaching Lab Assistants will attend and complete regular faculty development, and planned and periodic evaluations.

Requirements

Teaching Lab Assistants instructing general education courses or associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree require a Bachelors degree in the teaching discipline.
Teaching Lab Assistants instructing associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree require a bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline, or associate's degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
One to three years of successful related work experience preferred.
Considerable knowledge of and skill in performing laboratory procedures.
Information systems/computer knowledge, advanced knowledge preferred.
Ability to work effectively with others and to follow oral and written instructions
Valid Texas driver's license and insurable under the TSTC Auto Liability Insurance Plan

Nice To Haves

Experience with catering and event setup
Proficiency in food preparation and basic cooking techniques
Familiarity with delivery and pickup logistics
Ability to assist with event setup, cleanup, and support during functions
Strong organizational skills for receiving and managing orders
Knowledge of stocking and inventory management
Ability to prepare and organize classroom carts efficiently
Experience working in coffee/beverage kiosks or similar environments
Cash handling and register operation during restaurant hours
Flexibility to handle various tasks as needed

Responsibilities

Assist the professional faculty member with teaching duties in the classroom, laboratory, computer laboratory, or shop as directed.
Tutor students over materials already covered by the instructor, including conducting reviews for tests.
Assist students as they conduct laboratory work.
Under direct supervision of faculty member a Teaching Lab Assistant may be listed as the instructor record. Duties may include: presenting prepared materials, supervising organized laboratory or shop activities, maintaining order, recording student progress, and assuring the presence of adequate supplies and equipment to conduct the laboratory or shop activities in a safe and effective manner.
Grade papers, exercises, and tests by use of predetermined objective criteria.
Process student records and maintains student files.
Prepare the laboratory for class, secure equipment after class and set up and disassemble laboratory experiments.
Test new lab equipment for quality and accuracy.
Perform routine maintenance and repair on laboratory equipment and other instructional aids.
Aid the professional staff in the construction of training aids.
Initiate requisitions for consumable supplies and equipment repairs.
Prepare consumable materials for classroom, laboratory and shop exercises.
Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and assure security of each.
Assist in major repair or modification of laboratory or shop equipment.
Supervise student workers as assigned.
Monitor instructional areas for safety conditions.
Operate motor vehicles for purpose of conducting TSTC business
Perform other duties as assigned.