Summer Studios Fundamentals Teaching Assistant Position

Continuing Education

Youth Programs

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Summer Studios – 2D, 3D and Issues & Images

Strong leadership, management, organizational, and interpersonal skills are a must. High energy and flexibility are important for this position.

The Teaching/Administrative Assistant (T.A.) will report daily to the Program Manager. The T.A. works closely with their assigned faculty and the Supply Coordinator.

 

Overall program dates: July 20-August 15, 2015

2D class time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30-11:20 (Set up and clean-up 30 minutes before and after class)

Issues and Images: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,: 11:30-12:30; Wednesdays: 7/23. 30 and August 6: 1:30-4:30

3D: July 21-August 1: Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1:30-4:30; Wednesdays, July 23 & 30 : 8:30-12:30 (Set up and clean-up 30 minutes before and after class)

 

Orientation: Monday, July 20, 2015: 8:30 am

Reviews: Thursday August 13, 1:30-4:30

Final Friday: Friday, August 14, 2015, hang exhibition or assist with final day activities

Student Exhibition: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 11:00am -3:30pm

 

The Teaching/Administrative Assistant will have the following responsibilities:

  • Submit an updated resume and 2 references
  • Work in the classroom as a colleague and support system for faculty
  • Attend planning meetings prior to the program, 2 meetings during the program, and 1 final meeting at the conclusion of the program
  • Attend Curriculum planning meeting with 2D-3D-Issues and Images teachers
  • Attend the July 20 Orientation for students
  • Ensure classrooms are clean and work areas are in good condition
  • Assist in the distribution and collection of supplies
  • Assist in setting up the Student Exhibition during the final week of the program
  • Participate in activities on the final Friday (August 14) and attend the August 15 Student Exhibition
  • Assist in “wrap-up” of the program

All faculty, staff and teaching assistants must complete a CORI in order to work in youth programs at MassArt.
Hourly Rate: $15.00