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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:

• Must have full availability throughout the duration of the program.

• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Must enjoy working, encouraging and supporting teen students.

• Must be enthusiastic about Ringling College of Art and Design; maintain professional attitude at all times.

• Must be reliable, punctual and able to follow through on assignments.

• Must have excellent written communication skills.

• Must have excellent verbal communication skills, both in person and over US telephone systems.

• Ability to pass a background check. 

Compensation:

• $15.00 per hour

• College provided housing or stipend equivalent to the value of on campus housing.

Education and Experience

Minimum:

• Must provide two names of faculty members willing to provide recommendations.

• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0

• Previous Teaching Assistant or RA experience.

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