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Teaching Assistant (KSAS - Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program))

Johns Hopkins University

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Baltimore, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will provide academic support to students, assist with grading, and monitor online discussion boards. They are also responsible for preparing the course Blackboard site and creating teaching modules for future assistants.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and possess awareness in areas like Differentiated Instruction, Educational Assessment, and Educational Technologies. Prior experience in teaching or supporting instruction in an academic setting is preferred, along with familiarity with the course subject matter and a commitment to student learning.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Blackboard

Differentiated Instruction

Educational Assessment

Educational Technologies

Oral and Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Student Learning Outcomes

Job Description

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.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or graduation 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
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field strongly preferred.
  • Prior teaching experience in the relevant course content area.
  • Previous experience supporting instruction in an academic setting (e.g., tutoring, teaching assistant, or classroom support role).
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in a professional academic environment.
  • Familiarity with course-related subject matter and a strong commitment to supporting student learning.

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

Classified Title: Teaching Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Teaching Assistant (KSAS - Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program))   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE  
Starting Salary Range: $19.74 - $27.50 - $35.35 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, times vary 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus  
Department name: KSAS Postbac Premed   
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University was the first university in the Western Hemisphere based on the European research institution, with a mission both to teach and to advance human knowledge through discovery. Its establishment revolutionized U.S. higher education. Today, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in education, research and patient care. It ranks first among U.S. universities in winning federal research and development funds.
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