• Teaching Assistant (Counseling) - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    We are seeking a **_Teaching Assistant_** 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 teaching Assistant must be available to provide extra assistance to individual students as needed.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + The teaching assistant will assist in grading homework, quizzes, and exams of the online section of course.

    + The teaching assistant will also monitor online discussion boards, perform online course communication with students, and assist during synchronous discussions.

    + The selected individual will be responsible for preparing the course Blackboard site before the start of the course.

    + The Blackboard site will include assignment descriptions and deadlines, grade book calculations, group and class discussion forums, student resources, practice exams, and mid-term course evaluations.

    + The position will 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.

    + Perform other related duties as requested.

    _In addition to the duties described above_

    + Prepare and deliver one class lecture in consultation with the instructor.

    + Assist with clinical supervision sessions, including observing, providing oral and written feedback, and supporting small-group learning activities.

    + Facilitate discussions or in-class activities as needed.

    + Assist with special projects, course evaluation preparation, and other responsibilities as assigned.

    + On-call one weekend per month to respond to lab equipment alerts.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    Preferred Qualifications

    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: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY ($20.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Casual / On Call

     

    Schedule: Mon - Sun

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: Counseling

     

    Personnel area: School of Education

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.