What are the responsibilities and job description for the PreCollege Senior Teaching Assistant position at Ringling College of Art & Design?
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Job Description Summary
A PreCollege Senior Teaching Assistant is a specialized position which provides academic and leadership support to the PreCollege program. Along with the regular duties of a Teaching Assistant, i.e. assisting in the delivery of teaching lessons, facilitating interactive activities, and providing classroom support, a Senior Teaching Assistant serves as a liaison between Teaching Assistants, students, faculty and staff. Senior Teaching Assistants enhance learning objectives through the use of their talents, skills and creativity, assist in managing the courses attendance, and oversee evening / weekend Open Studio sessions. This position works directly with minors.
Applicants for the Senior Teaching Assistant position are expected to have prior experience working PreCollege at Ringling College as either a Teaching Assistant or Residence Assistant. Applicants who have not worked PreCollege at Ringling College in previous year should apply to the regular Teaching Assistant position.
Teaching Assistants may be required to work morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, and must have full availability through the duration of both the training week and entire PreCollege Program, June 15-July 19, 2025. Teaching Assistants cannot work other on-campus jobs while PreCollege is in session.
Select applicants will be contacted for interviews starting Monday, March 10th, with estimated job offerings being made on or after April 1st.
If you have any questions concerning this position or the PreCollege program, please reach out to the PreCollege Director Nathan Skiles at nskiles@c.ringling.edu.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the job :
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assists in the preparation and delivery of program training and materials.
- Assists in the preparation of the Learning Management System (LMS) and online education training for incoming students.
- Oversees the preparation of classrooms spaces.
- Serves as liaison between Teaching Assistants, students, faculty and staff.
- Communicates with faculty and coordinators on a frequent basis; including phone, email and video conference.
- Finding and escorting missing students to appropriate classes.
- Assists in the delivery of lesson plans and workshops.
- Serves as a mentor for students in and outside the classroom.
- Provides classroom support such as taking attendance, setting up equipment and obtaining supplies.
- Attends meetings and events as assigned.
- Assists in inventory, preparation and distribution of materials.
- Documents student progress; reports progress to Co-coordinators.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Compensation :
Education and Experience
Minimum :
Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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