Teaching Assistant for “Professional Development for Co-op”
After reviewing the position description, complete and submit your application below. Note:
- TA candidates must be CSSH undergraduate students who have successfully passed EESH 2000, and completed 1 Co-op
- You can apply to be a TA with any CSSH co-op coordinator, including your own. The time commitment and responsibilities will vary by co-op coordinator, with a typical minimum of 2 hours, and maximum of 10 hours/per week.
- EESH 2000 TAs are compensated $17/hour and must have a valid I-9 on file with Student Financial Services to receive funds. For instructions on submitting your pre-hire paper-work, please click the following link: New/Incoming | Student Employment (northeastern.edu)
Potential Responsibilities:
Inside the classroom
- Attend each class session of EESH2000
- Track attendance and class participation
- Share examples from your own student experience
- Lead in-class discussion, discussion groups, or activities
- Present material to the class, including self-designed unit
- Model and enforce professional classroom etiquette
Outside the classroom
- Meet with the instructor before the term to discuss position expectations, plan for the semester, and goals for your development
- Attend weekly meetings with instructor and/or other TA to become oriented with the coming week’s lesson plan and discuss any course or student issues
- Email students with course updates
- Track grades in Canvas and inform students of their grades as requested
- Follow up with students regarding missing assignments or attendance
- Catch students up on class material when they’ve been absent
- Meet with students individually for draft resume review
- Conduct mock interviews as needed and/or provide mentoring
These duties will be adapted based on the co-op coordinator/instructor of the course and with TA’s achievement of their own goals in mind.