VCUarts Summer Pre College Teaching Assistant

Summary

The Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts (VCUarts) seeks teaching assistants to teach in the Summer Pre-College Program for High School Students:
July 12 - 31, 2026. The Summer Pre-College Program at VCUarts is a three-week program that offersrising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to take one non-credit course ining and orientationequivalent to four hours will be required of the candidate prior tothe start of the program. Classes will run for 3 weeks, Monday through Friday, six hours a day.

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• Complete required youth training
• Assist the Instructor by setting-up classroom space and project materials
• Provide students with technical and conceptual development on projects
• Participate in the critique process
• Chaperone students while in buildings and escort students tofacilities when needed
• Ensure quality and effectiveness of the Summer Pre-College Program
• Enforce Program policies and procedures at all times
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or courseInstructor

• Knowledge of VCUarts campus, equipment, and resources
• Prior TA experience

• BFA degree, or current BFA/MFA student
• Experience in the arts
• High energy, enthusiastic
• Enjoy working with creative and passionate students
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Positive, flexible, hard-working and engaging
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences,or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

• Cover Letter
• Current CV or Resume
• A list of three current references including names, phonenumbers, and email addresses (references will not be contactedbefore applicant’s approval)

$2,200