Lab Teaching Assistant Job Saint Joseph area,Missouri USA,Education / Teaching

Position Information

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Position Title

Lab Teaching Assistant

Department

Department of Nursing

Appointment Term

Spring (January - May)

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Lab Teaching Assistant ( LTA ) assists nursing students in their understanding and application of nursing skills and assessments.
This position is for the school year starting in January 2027 and ending May 2027.

Responsibilities

Attend LTA orientation and training

Remain in good academic and professional standing to retain position

Coach, guide and validate student performance

Support application of standards based nursing practice

Maintain simulation lab environment for effective learning

Follow infection control guidelines

Communicate with faculty regarding student performance

Comply with Nursing Student Handbook and Simulation Lab Policies

Comply with assigned work schedule; timely notification of changes to Nursing Simulation Lab Director

Accurately maintain time sheets according to the Payroll Policy

Demonstrate competency of assigned skills

Ensure effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment

Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Simulation Lab Director

Required Qualifications

MWSU Student
Degree Seeking
GPA of 2.0 or higher (Nursing courses 3.0)
Nursing Student entering 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester of program

Preferred Qualifications

Flexible Schedule

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful completion of all previous nursing courses
Nursing courses must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Self-directed and organized
Able to provide objective feedback
Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills
Able to work effectively and efficiently with students, staff, faculty and other LTAs
Able to recognize competent performance of select nursing skills

Physical Demands

Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Demands

Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. (transferring simulators)

Location where duties are to be performed