Georgetown University-posted about 1 year ago
$41,600 - $41,600/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Washington, DC
Educational Services

The Laboratory Teaching Assistant (Lab TA) position at Georgetown University is a summer role focused on supporting students in non-credit medical academies. Lab TAs will assist instructors and academic directors in program development and management, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for students. This role requires flexibility, leadership, and the ability to handle unexpected challenges in a laboratory setting.

  • Completing training and research to understand the programs
  • Learning about and understanding the programs to better support the student experience
  • Meeting with the Academic Director and/or Lab Instructors prior to programs to review lab activities
  • Assisting in the final planning stages of the program's labs
  • Leading groups of 10-30 students through lab activities
  • Providing context for lab work
  • Ensuring student safety at all times
  • Creating a safe and supportive academic environment for students
  • Building community and belonging amongst the students and staff
  • Establishing appropriate boundaries with students in compliance with the University's Protection of Minors Policy
  • Reporting unsafe, inappropriate, or concerning behavior, and student conduct issues
  • Enforcing University policies, procedures, and regulations to students
  • Notifying the Academic Director or Assistant Academic Director of any student emergencies or student conduct issues
  • Current or graduating Georgetown University Medical student
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Some graduate-level medical education
  • Experience working with high school students and faculty
  • Basic knowledge and experience with anatomy and physiology, blood draws, intubation, CPR, sterile gowning and gloving, suturing, and taking blood pressure and vitals
  • Comfortable working in a gross anatomy lab
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, Zoom, and Canvas learning management system (LMS)
  • High school and/or undergraduate teaching experience
  • EMT/CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
  • Institutional knowledge of Georgetown University
  • Knowledge or experience relating to the Academy subject matter is a plus
  • Nursing, graduate, and/or first-year medical student highly preferred
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement savings
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life balance benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Voluntary insurance options
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