UAS Teaching Assistant

About the Organization
At Vaughn College, our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the futureproof fields of engineering and technology, management and aviation. The college strives to provide a dynamic learning environment built on our aeronautical heritage that inspires a diverse and committed community of students to achieve success as leaders in the industries we serve. Just minutes from Manhattan, Vaughn College is in the heart of New York City in Queens, NY, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport.

Queens is one of New York's most fascinating boroughs and has been ranked as the 'number one' US travel destination and the nation's single most diverse county.

What separates Vaughn College from other institutions is our uniquely committed faculty who come to the classroom with extensive experience in such fields as engineering, manufacturing, aviation, management and communications. Working closely with the industries we serve, Vaughn has developed rigorous curricula that incorporate the latest technology as well as the knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen profession.

We provide traditional degrees as well as professional, technical and certification programs that prepare our graduates for successful careers. Most importantly, a degree from Vaughn College provides the critical, analytical and communication skills that form the foundation for a lifetime of success. Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in many major industries. More than 98 percent of our graduates are employed or continue their education, 78 percent in their field of study, within one year of graduation.

Vaughn College has a six-acre campus and is convenient to major transportation routes. As part of the institution's strategic plan, a 200-bed residential hall has been built, enabling students to live and pursue their chosen field of study on campus.

Description

** Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.

• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, agencies, etc.

Position Purpose

Teaching Assistant will work with high school students in the UAS Project. Perform teaching assistant duties related to the UAS Part 107 Project. This work includes attending the class, to be up to date on the topics covered, assisting the instructor as needed, then providing tutoring hours after the conclusion of the class. And responding to student inquires.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Attend the class for which they will be assigned as a Teaching Assistant either on campus and/or on Zoom.

• Follow instructors guidelines and instructions related to class material and topics.

• Work with students in the classroom, and / or via Zoom.

• If there is an opportunity based on the lecture or assignments, the Teaching Assistant may assist students directly during class time.

• The teaching assistant will assist with any administrative or operational aspects of the class such as welcoming students, assisting with logins, etc.

• Maintain a weekly log of general student attendance/progress and assistance provided.


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* Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

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• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Must have expertise and prior experience in UAS systems.

• FAA Part 107 Certification is preferred.

Professional Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.

Knowledge in UAS systems, drone laws, and the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Regulations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish…