Part-Time CTA Staff Teaching Assistant

American University is a student-centered research institution
located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges,
internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating
meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

Baker School of Education

Time Type:

Part time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Modality:

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

American University Baker School of Education invites applicants
for the position of Teaching Assistant, supporting our partnership
with the City Teaching Alliance (CTA) program. The position will be
based in Washington, DC. We seek qualified candidates with
expertise in urban education and secondary literacy. Through this
collaboration with the Baker School of Education, City Teaching
Alliance offers a four-year teacher preparation program that
results in the conferral of a Master of Science in Education degree
with dual certification in a content area and special education.
City Teaching Alliance's mission is to prepare highly effective
teachers who significantly accelerate student achievement in the
nation’s highest-need schools by recruiting outstanding candidates,
equipping them with state-of-the-art training, and linking
certification to demonstrated effective teaching practices.

Essential Functions:

1.) Instructional and Classroom Support

• Attend and provide support during each assigned course session.

Assist faculty instructors with facilitating classroom activities
and discussions, including small-group work and breakout sessions,
and assist with preparing instructional materials for coursework
sessions.

2.) Student/Participant Support

• Provide targeted academic and instructional support to

participants, including conducting regularly scheduled office hours
for up to two hours per week. Respond to participant questions and
provide guidance related to coursework and course
expectations.

3.) Coursework and Grading Support

• Assist faculty instructors with grading coursework and

assignments, reviewing student work in accordance with faculty
guidance and established course expectations, and supporting the
timely completion and communication of coursework feedback.

4.) Faculty Planning and Coordination

• Engage in weekly planning conversations with the faculty

instructor and coordinate regarding course sessions, instructional
activities, participant needs, and upcoming assignments.

5.) Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform other related instructional and administrative duties

as assigned in support of the course and Urban Teachers
program.

Competencies:

• Supporting Coworkers.
• Prioritizing and Organizing.
• Serving Customers.
• Driving Continuous Improvement.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 27 hours per week.
• Continuation of the program/position is contingent upon

external funding.

Salary Range:

• $20.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or

contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.

Benefits

Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit
options .

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful

completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must

deliver their services to the university from either the District
of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the
university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or

contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.

• American University is an

E-Verify employer.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees must apply through their
employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American
University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report
which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University
careers site, email theworkline@american.edu
.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal
appearance, gender identity and expression, family
responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran
status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases
under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its
programs and activities.