Johns Hopkins University·Baltimore, Maryland
The Teaching Assistant will provide academic support to students, assist with grading, and facilitate online course communication. They are also responsible for preparing the course site and creating instructional modules for future teaching assistants.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) who will support the success of the class and students by providing students with additional academic support in a professional manner. The TA assists students in understanding content by using various teaching/tutoring strategies. A TA must be available to provide extra assistance to individual students as needed.
Assist in grading homework, quizzes, and exams in the online section of course. Monitor online discussion boards, conduct online course communication with students, and assist during synchronous discussions. Prepare the course site prior to the start of the course. The site may include assignment descriptions and deadlines, grade book calculations, group and class discussion forums, student resources, practice exams, and mid-term course evaluations. Require the student to outline a teaching module for future online teaching assistants. This module must include documents for preparing new teaching assistants, troubleshooting tips, and information on fostering a productive working relationship with a professor. Other duties as assigned.
High School Diploma or GED. Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Bachelor’s Degree. Completed Master’s Degree in related field strongly preferred. Prior teaching experience in the relevant course content area preferred.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency Differentiated Instruction - Awareness Educational Assessment - Awareness Educational Technologies - Awareness Oral and Written Communication - Awareness Organizational Skills - Awareness Student Learning Outcomes - Awareness
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs. Classified Title: Teaching Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE Starting
$20.25 - $36.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Mon - Sun 8hrs/week FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: Counseling and Educational Studies Personnel area: School of Education
The position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. A Master's degree in a related field and prior teaching experience are strongly preferred.
Market context
In Maryland, teaching assistant roles are often driven by school staffing needs and support for students with disabilities, so openings can appear throughout the year. Competition can be tighter for candidates who already meet the education threshold and can show strong verbal and interpersonal skills; this role also includes benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your diploma or GED plus associate degree or 48 college credits, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.
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