Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Software Development with Applied AI (Tamil)

Institution: Masai School, in academic collaboration with a premier institute
Course Format: Online
Engagement Type: Part-time
Time Commitment: 6–8 hours per week
Location: Remote (India)
Instruction Language: Tamil
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Software Development / Applied AI

About the Role

Masai School, in academic collaboration with a premier institute, is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Software Development with Applied AI – Tamil) to support learners enrolled in a hands-on program focused on programming fundamentals, full-stack development, and AI-powered software features.

The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for Q&A support, doubt-solving sessions, tutorial facilitation, assignment guidance, and capstone mentoring, helping learners confidently build production-ready, AI-integrated software applications.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs)

1. Doubt-Solving & Q&A Sessions

• Conduct weekly doubt-solving and Q&A sessions in Tamil.

• Resolve learner queries related to:

  • Python programming fundamentals and clean coding practices

  • Logical thinking, loops, and structured problem solving

  • Data Structures (arrays, strings, lists, dictionaries, hashmaps)

  • Searching and sorting algorithms with intuition and complexity

• Provide clear, step-by-step explanations aligned with course outcomes.

2. Tutorial Sessions & Concept Reinforcement

• Conduct tutorial sessions in Tamil to reinforce faculty-led classes.

• Help learners understand:

  • How the web works (client-server model, HTTP methods, status codes, JSON)

  • Frontend fundamentals using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

  • Backend development concepts using FastAPI

• Ensure learners can translate theory into functional, working code.

3. Assignment, Lab & GenAI Coding Support

• Support learners with:

  • Programming and DSA assignments

  • Frontend interactivity and API communication

  • Backend API creation, validation, and CRUD operations

• Assist learners during GenAI Coding Labs, including:

  • Using AI tools to understand DSA intuition

  • Generating pseudocode and debugging logic

  • Creating API documentation with AI assistance

• Review submissions and provide structured, actionable feedback.

4. Backend, Data & Architecture Guidance

• Guide learners in:

  • Building REST APIs using FastAPI

  • Applying Pydantic for data validation

  • Designing relational databases and schemas

  • Writing SQL queries and integrating databases using ORMs

• Explain low-level design (LLD) concepts and basic backend architecture.

5. Applied AI & Capstone Project Support

• Support learners in building LLM-powered backend features such as summarization or rewriting APIs.

• Guide learners on:

  • LLM fundamentals (tokens, context windows, hallucinations)

  • Prompt design and context engineering

  • Safe and reliable AI usage in software applications

• Mentor learners through full-stack capstone projects integrating frontend, backend, database, and AI features.

6. Learner Engagement & Academic Coordination

• Track learner engagement and academic progress.

• Encourage consistent participation through feedback and follow-ups.

• Shadow faculty sessions and align tutorial support accordingly.

• Escalate academic blockers to cohort managers.

• Share learner feedback with academic and product teams.

Candidate Requirements

Must-Have

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Software Development or Applied AI

• Strong programming skills in Python

• Solid understanding of:

  • Data Structures & Algorithms

  • REST APIs and backend development

  • SQL and relational databases

• Exposure to AI/LLM API integration in applications

• Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or TA roles

• Comfort mentoring learners and explaining technical concepts in Tamil (spoken & written)

Good to Have

• Frontend basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

• Experience with Git, GitHub, Jupyter, and LMS platforms

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows

Engagement Details

• Time Commitment: 6–8 hours per week

• Mode: Fully remote (online)

• Compensation: ₹8,000 – ₹10,000 per month

Why Join Us

• Work with Masai School and a premier academic institute

• Mentor learners building AI-first software products

• Stay hands-on with modern GenAI-powered development workflows

• Flexible, remote, part-time engagement with meaningful learner impact