Teaching Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful Background Check
• Bachelor’s degree required
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
• Minimum 4 years of recent industry experience in software development and project management (can be considered if not a previous student of the course)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Familiarity with Google Suite tools
• An eye for detail, respectful punctuality, and an interest in teaching

Nice To Haves

• Previous students of this course are preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the instructor in providing an effective learning experience for students enrolled in the course.
• Attend all class meetings for one section each week, for the full duration of the semester.
• Manage course activity online in Canvas, including but not limited to supervising student submissions, helping to ensure appropriate structure, format, and best practices are followed in all submitted deliverables.
• Review student drafts and final assignments, providing actionable, constructive feedback, notes, scores, and corrections as appropriate.
• Hold office hours for 90 minutes per week to assist students as needed.
• Clarify instructions for assignments to students, as needed, through office hours or email, or via Canvas discussion forums.
• Meet with students and teams, as requested by the instructor, for the purpose of additional explanation and guidance on the assigned work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off
• Observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access