St. Olaf College·Northfield, Minnesota
The assistant will support the professor by grading homework and quizzes, proctoring exams, and leading review sessions. They may also be required to attend weekly classes.
Job Title: Music Student Classroom Assistant (WS-ST2)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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Department Name: Music
Unit: Number (5 digits): 11230
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Professor teaching the course
$12.00-13.00/hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
Assist professor in correcting homework and quizzes, leading review sessions, and other tasks as assigned by the professor.
Dependable, efficient and well organized.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Correcting homework, leading review sessions, proctoring and correcting exams, and in some cases, attending the classes weekly.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Excellent understanding of music course and successful completion of music core courses.
Ability to play the piano.
High ethical standards in handling fellow students’ work.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
Candidates must have a strong understanding of music course material and have successfully completed core music courses. Proficiency in playing the piano and high ethical standards are required.
Market context
In Minnesota, AY student classroom assistant roles in music programs are typically tied to course support and student learning needs, so demand often follows department staffing and enrollment. These positions are competitive because applicants need both subject mastery and practical skills, including piano proficiency and strong ethical standards. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your completed core music courses and prepare examples of how you would support MUS 212 instruction.