Teaching Assistant (DAVE School)

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant is charged with supporting the Instructor in the training and preparation of students to work in the digital animation and visual effects industry. As this industry is very competitive and requires a highly skilled work force, the Teaching Assistant must aid the Instructor in maintaining high standards of performance within the class.

Requirements

Proficiency with one of more software packages utilized by the school
Strong and demonstrated aptitude for instruction
Strong interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and creative

Responsibilities

Providing feedback on curriculum effectiveness
Providing input into the curriculum revision process as necessary
Tutoring students following lectures on software, theory, history, technique, and aesthetics
Supervision of students’ lab work
Project and deadline monitoring and assistance
Grade recordkeeping assistance
Daily attendance recording and reporting
Assisting with classroom control and student discipline
Fostering a classroom environment that is productive and positive
Student progress monitoring
Monitoring potential problems as evidenced by poor attendance, lack of progress or failure to benefit from the program; and reporting them to the Instructor
Offering critiques and opinions as appropriate
Attending guest speaker in-service lectures