Student TA – DES-350-A Lab 1 (Cronk), S26

 

Applicants MUST be a current student at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

 

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

 

Job Title:   Student TA – DES-350-A Lab 1 (Cronk), S26

Reports to:  Jo Cronk

 

Class Times:

REQUIRED:   Wednesday  – 2:00 - 3:50 p.m.

              Optional:   Friday –  9:00 - 10:50 a.m.

 

Essential Functions

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is expected to assist the instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor. Responsibilities may include equipment setup and/or operation (e.g., running slide decks during lectures), facilitating student presentations, answering student questions during labs, pre-grading assessments, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to assist with grading outside the classroom, meet regularly with the instructor, and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed. Other duties as assigned by the instructor.

TAs will meet weekly with the instructor for performance feedback and duty modification and will receive a full evaluation once per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grading student work
• Assisting students in labs (in person on campus)
• Meeting students online, if requested
• Uploading grades onto Moodle
• Providing constructive feedback in the grading to the students
• Timely delivery of graded assignments and maintaining consistency and clarity in grading
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

 

Qualifications/Competencies

• Have proven proficiency with C# and editor customization in Unity
• Possess a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to help others excel
• Be comfortable interacting with other students on an instructional level as a mentor
• Arrive on time and be prepared to attend with complete focus during work hours (no personal tasks during lab; TAs will be expected to continuously circulate the classroom during lab time)
• MUST be able to attend at least one lab section IN ITS ENTIRETY (a separate “lead TA” will be hired for each lab day to ensure complete minimum coverage)

 

Expected dates of employment:     January 5 – April 28, 2026

Expected number of hours per week:      5 – 10

   

*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***

 

Wage Range:

$17.12 - $18.25 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

 

Requirements to Apply – to be considered for this position, upload these documents with your application! 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current Semester Academic Schedule 

 

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

 

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on