Part-Time CTA Teaching Assistant

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University.

Department: Baker School of Education

Time Type: Part time

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union: Excluded

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 bebased in Washington, DC. We seek qualified candidates with expertise in urban education and secondary literacy. Through thiscollaboration 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 effectiveteachers who significantly accelerate student achievement in thenation’s highest-need schools by recruiting outstanding candidates,equipping them with state-of-the-art training, and linkingcertification to demonstrated effective teaching practices.

• 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 course works sessions.
• 2.) Student/Participant Support Provide targeted academic and instructional support to participants, including conducting regularly scheduled office hoursfor 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 facultyguidance and established course expectations, and supporting thetimely 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 dutiesas assigned in support of the course and Urban Teachersprogram.

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• Part-time.
• 27 hours per week.
• Continuation of the program/position is contingent uponexternal funding.

• $20.00 per