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25-9044.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

Primary Directive

Assist in teaching and supporting undergraduate students effectively.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Prepare teaching materials

    Develop syllabi, visual aids, and supplementary notes for courses.

  2. 2

    Lead discussion sections

    Facilitate tutorials or laboratory sections to enhance student understanding.

  3. 3

    Evaluate student work

    Grade examinations and assignments, recording grades accurately.

  4. 4

    Provide student support

    Tutor or mentor students needing additional instruction or guidance.

  5. 5

    Maintain communication with faculty

    Meet with supervisors to discuss student progress and grade-related paperwork.

Toolbox Requirements
Adobe PhotoshopGoogle DocsIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSASStructured query language SQL

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.