Teaching Assistant - EEI - In Person; Engineering Innovation

Explore Engineering Innovation (EEI) is an introductory engineering course for undeclared freshmen at Johns Hopkins University. The course covers fundamentals across materials science, computer science, civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering, with a focus on hands‑on laboratory experiments and group data analysis. Students complete lab reports, homework, a group presentation, and a design project, earning three university credits. The course exposes students to engineering principles, applies high‑school math and science to real‑world problems, and develops critical thinking skills.

Teaching Assistant – EEI – In Person – supports the instructor and teaching fellow in a team‑taught classroom of 16–24 students, including high‑school teachers and PhD engineers.

• Present and be available for the entire course, including daily class time and time to coordinate with the teaching team.
• Grade student submissions promptly (within 1–2 days of the due date) and provide detailed feedback.
• Set up, clean up, and maintain the in‑person classroom and lab space.
• Check student messages daily.
• Hold occasional study sessions and assist with grading homework and answering questions during in‑class activities.
• Participate in pre‑course training and an online training program before the first day of class.
• Help develop a sense of community for the high‑school students.
• Ensure child safety protocols are upheld.

• High‑school student who has completed the EEI course with a B or higher grade, or a college student who has completed the first year of an engineering degree.
• Subject to a pre‑employment background check and fingerprinting per policies related to working with minors.
• Must complete mandatory online training relevant to working with minors and at JHU.
• Availability to teach June 29 – July 24, Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (site‑specific dates and times may vary).
• Availability to participate in pre‑course training is required.
• Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education beyond a high‑school diploma, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of general engineering principles.

• Knowledge of Algebra II and Trigonometry.
• Knowledge of Physics and/or Chemistry.

• Familiarity with Canvas or a similar LMS.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Proficiency with Zoom or similar video‑conferencing software.

• Access to a remote/virtual work environment for training prior to the course.
• Physical presence required during the course.