Job Title: Technical TA, Tech Talent Pipeline
PVN ID: NY-2411-006563
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: NYC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Job Description

General Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant  

Location: New York City College of Technology (City Tech), CUNY, Brooklyn, NY (On-site) 

Job Type: Part-time/Contract/Temporary 

About Us: The Tech Talent Pipeline Residency Program (TTPR) at CUNY City Tech is a highly regarded initiative aimed at providing computer science students with industry-relevant skills and experience.  We are seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) to support the Winter Bootcamp Instructor in delivering a ten-week web development bootcamp. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about education and technology who are interested in helping develop the next generation of tech talent. 

Start Date: December 1, 2024   

End Date: March 30, 2025   

Salary: $20 per hour (19 hours per week)   

Other Duties

As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist the instructor in various aspects of the bootcamp, including classroom management, student support, and project guidance. Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Providing support during lectures and hands-on project sessions. 
  • Assisting students with troubleshooting issues related to coding, debugging, and web development projects. 
  • Offering one-on-one or group assistance to students who need extra help understanding key concepts or completing assignments. 
  • Assisting the instructor in grading assignments and projects. 
  • Tracking and reporting student attendance and progress. 
  • Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment by encouraging student participation and collaboration. 
  • Attending TA team meetings and coordinating efforts with the instructor, tech advisor, and other TAs to ensure students are receiving adequate support. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a web development or related field, or recent technical graduate. 
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and basic web development tools. 
  • Familiarity with GitHub, SQL, and other technical tools relevant to web development. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms. 
  • Experience in tutoring, mentorship, or teaching is preferred. 
  • A passion for helping others learn and a commitment to creating an open, welcoming learning environment. 

Application Process: 

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the role and any relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Computer Systems Technology
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$20.00-$20.00
Hour(s) a week
19.00
Closing Date
Jan 08, 2025 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
Yes

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