iLEAD: Teaching Assistant, Summer Pre-College

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General purpose: MICA’s summer PreCollege Art and Design Program is a 2- 4 week intensive college-level experience designed to help participants make the leap from thinking like a high school art student to thinking like an artist making art that reflects a new level of skill and personal vision, communicating ideas about art in daily critiques, and building a professional portfolio of work. PreCollege is designed for rising juniors and seniors.  In conjunction with MICA’s Mission and Vision, our program provides a welcoming environment for all,  and values students of all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations and expressions, creative abilities, religious faiths, political affiliations, and socio-economic backgrounds.  Teaching Assistants (TAs)  assist faculty and staff in modeling and facilitating a healthy, welcoming community within the classroom. TAs work with a MICA Faculty member to provide high quality instruction to PreCollege students and introduce them to skills and techniques within their area of expertise. 

2026 Program Dates:  Move In: June 30-July 1, 2026. Training: July 6-July 10. Program Starts: July 12. Program Ends: August 8,. Final Clean-up: August 8-11. 

Summary of Essential Functions 

• Assist faculty with instructional implementation, demonstrations, critique, and student support

• Supervise required studio time outside of class in collaboration with faculty and staff

• Assist with the successful implementation of the PreCollege academic programming. The variety of tasks associated with this position involve administrative, clerical, physical, organizational and leadership skills

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work directly with a faculty member to support their course for the duration of the program

• Assist in planning academic content for field trips and on-location logistics

• Supervise students and model, implement and enforce PreCollege program policies, rules, and regulations

• Work with Pro Staff and PreCollege Faculty to ensure a safe and positive academic experience for students

• Facilitate and encourage students to develop and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships, personal wellness, and providing support and guidance as needed 

• Provide support, interventions, and referrals when appropriate for individual student needs 

• Model and enforce PreCollege program policies, rules, and regulations and act as an ambassador for the program

• Perform other related duties as assigned such as supervising students on weekend field trips and off campus locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to maintain excellent and mature judgment

• Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of art and design processes and disciplines

• Knowledge of MICA’s campus, equipment and resources 

• Ability to manage others, provide leadership and guidance as necessary

• Ability to assess student work and experiences in order to provide coaching and feedback to students in order to maintain program standards and strengthen the program quality and experience

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency and accuracy

• Consistently be able to implement program policies and regulations while serving as a role model of appropriate behavior 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled MICA Undergraduate student at time of employment

• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5

• Must be in good conduct standing with the college

• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with youth in a formal job setting or volunteer role 

Compensation

• 20-40 hours per week

• $15 per hour 

• Housing is provided (optional for TA’s), meals provided w