We are seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) who will support the success of the class and students by providing students with additional academic support in a professional manner. The TA assists students in understanding content by using various teaching/tutoring strategies. A TA must be available to provide extra assistance to individual students as needed.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in grading homework, quizzes, and exams in the online section of course.
- Monitor online discussion boards, conduct online course communication with students, and assist during synchronous discussions.
- Prepare the course site prior to the start of the course.
- The site may include assignment descriptions and deadlines, grade book calculations, group and class discussion forums, student resources, practice exams, and mid-term course evaluations.
- Require the student to outline a teaching module for future online teaching assistants. This module must include documents for preparing new teaching assistants, troubleshooting tips, and information on fostering a productive working relationship with a professor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree. Completed Master’s Degree in related field strongly preferred.
- Prior teaching experience in the relevant course content area preferred.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
- Differentiated Instruction - Awareness
- Educational Assessment - Awareness
- Educational Technologies - Awareness
- Oral and Written Communication - Awareness
- Organizational Skills - Awareness
- Student Learning Outcomes - Awareness
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Teaching Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $20.00 - $36.25 HRLY ($20.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Mon - Sun
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: International Teaching Global Learning
Personnel area: School of Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred and related master's degree strongly preferred. Relevant teaching experience and academic support skills preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- grading assessments
- monitoring discussions
- preparing courses
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Part Time, Casual / On Call
- Workplace: Remote — Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Salary: USD 41,600 – 75,400 / year
- Languages: English
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