Career Opportunities: EEI Online Teaching Assistant (113727)

We are seeking a EEI Online Teaching Assistant. Each class of EEI consists of 16-24 students with diverse academic backgrounds. Each class is team-taught by a PhD-level engineer and a high school teacher who teaches a STEM discipline. Select sections of EEI also have assigned to them a Teaching Assistant (TA). The role of the Teaching Assistant - EEI - Online will support the teaching efforts of the Instructor and Teaching Fellow.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• TAs must be present and available during the entire course. This includes the daily synchronous 3-hour session as well as time to coordinate with the teaching team, grade student submissions, and hold occasional study sessions.
• TAs must be prepared to spend time independently to review course materials and complete the online training program prior to the first day of the course.
• TAs must work with the Instructor and Teaching Fellow to develop a sense of community for the high school students participating in this online class.
• TAs must be able to assist students remotely as they conduct the various activities throughout the course.
• TAs will work with the Instructor and Teaching Fellow to monitor the discussion boards and answer student messages in a timely manner, typically less than 24 hours.
• TAs will assist with grading homework and other activities. They must ensure that students receive their graded assigned work promptly – within 1-2 days of the assignment due date – and provide detailed feedback to students so that they are able to learn from the activity and improve their future performance.
• TAs may be asked to hold online study sessions to assist students and their understanding of lectures, labs, assignments, and projects.
• TAs must ensure that child safety protocols are upheld.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must have knowledge of Trigonometry, Algebra 2, and Physics.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Familiarity with Canvas or similar LMS.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Proficient with Zoom or similar video conferencing software.
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Physical Requirements

• Access to remote/virtual work environment for training prior to course.
• Access to remote/virtual work environment during the course.

• High School Student.
• Must have completed the Explore Engineering Innovation course (formerly called Engineering Innovation) and received a letter grade.
• Availability to teach June 24 to July 26, Monday through Friday. Each class will meet synchronously for a single 3-hour block at the same time each day. The synchronous class meeting will occur during one of the following time intervals: 9am – noon, 2-5pm, 7pm-10pm (all Baltimore local times).
• Availability to participate in pre-course training.
• Candidates for these positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check and fingerprinted per policies related to working with minors.
• All employees participating in Hopkins Pre-College programs must enroll and participate in mandatory online training relevant to working with minors and working at JHU.

• Must be punctual, have a positive attitude, and treat students with respect.
• Must also be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. A strong understanding of general engineering principles is preferred.
• Must have a positive attitude and generate enthusiasm for engineering in the classroom.

Classified Title: Tutorial Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): EEI Online Teaching Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday - Friday Varies 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Pre-Collegiate Programs Students_Casuals  
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering