Teaching Assistants

Description:

Teaching Assistants (TAs) are assigned to a specific studio and assist camp instructors with studio instruction, project critiques, classroom management, and helping make transitions between studio activities as smooth as possible. TAs support instructors and campers by assisting with studio preparation and facilitating project work during camp sessions, as well as helping monitor and manage project supplies throughout the week.

Preparation work will be completed after May training and prior to the assigned camp week or weeks, and all prep tasks must be finished before the start of each camp week. TAs are expected to be available to complete up to 10 hours of preparation work per camp week, in addition to fully participating in required Camp Prep Days. Preparation tasks and approximate hours will be discussed collaboratively between Design Lab staff, the instructor, and the TA during May training, documented in advance, and tracked throughout the summer. Prep work hours are factored into the lump-sum compensation. If preparation work exceeds 10 hours per camp week, additional hours will be compensated through an end-of-summer bonus.

During camp sessions, TAs work directly with campers to support learning and help them practice design skills, techniques, and ways of thinking relevant to the studio focus and projects. TA’ing is a great opportunity for anyone interested in or curious about teaching.