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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.

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Other Details

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• 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.

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