Classroom Assistant #56289 Aviation Work Study Posted 09 Sep, 2026 Open until 18 Sep, 2026 Pay: $14/hr Type: Student Hourly One Opening Available Description: Grade and assist the professor as needed, this may include: grading papers, classroom assistance, lab prep and/or lab demonstrations. May also be required to host group study sessions. The … 1 day, 2 hours ago

Details:

• Category: Work Study
• Openings: One
• Position Type: Student Hourly
• Posted on: September 9, 2026
• Open until: Fri, September 18, 2026
• Work Hours: 20 Hours Per Week
• Wage: $14/hr
• Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

Grade and assist the professor as needed, this may include: grading papers, classroom assistance, lab prep and/or lab demonstrations. May also be required to host group study sessions. The TA may assist with course-related field trips as a driver and/or co-leader, course-related planning and logistics, grading, and maintaining program equipment. Along with other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

Both

• Onboard and mentor new Graders and Classroom Assistants, ensuring they understand departmental standards and workflows.
• Act as a primary point of contact for student employees regarding scheduling, procedural questions, and troubleshooting.
• Assist the professor in delegating tasks among the student assistant team to ensure balanced workloads.
• Conduct periodic quality checks on grading consistency across the assistant team.

Grader:

• Oversee the grading pipeline to ensure all assignments, papers, and exams meet professor-provided rubrics and deadlines.
• Audit grade entries in Canvas/Excel for accuracy and completeness.
• Synthesize student progress data to provide the professor with high-level summaries of common student struggles or grading trends.
• Handle complex or escalated grading inquiries from students before bringing them to the professor.

Classroom Assistant:

• Coordinate the schedule for lab setups, classroom prep, and equipment maintenance.
• Develop training guides or checklists for lab experiments and equipment handling.
• Lead high-level study sessions and coordinate the schedule for other assistants' help sessions.
• Oversee logistics for course-related field trips, ensuring drivers and co-leaders are prepared.
• Ensure program equipment is inventoried and report any maintenance needs to the department.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least one (1) full semester of experience as a Classroom Assistant or Grader (or equivalent experience determined by the Department).
• Must have successfully completed required courses with a satisfactory grade; maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good standing with the university.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, organize team tasks, and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Advanced knowledge of Canvas, Excel, and specific lab equipment/software relevant to the department.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and maintaining confidentiality regarding student records.