Job Description

We are seeking an

EDD 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. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree. 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

Master's degree in related field. Prior teaching experience in the relevant course content area.

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

Job Posting Title (Working Title): EDD Teaching Assistant (EDD Program)


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

Location: Remote

Department name: EDD Program


Personnel area: School of Education