Teaching Assistant - UX Course

VERTICAL INSTITUTE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Remote; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institute in Singapore is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support UX courses. You will facilitate live classes, guide students through exercises, and provide ongoing assistance while improving your instructional skills. The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of UX design principles and experience with relevant software. This position offers a competitive hourly stipend.

Benefits

Competitive hourly stipend

Development of instructional skills

Access to alumni network and hiring partners

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of UX design principles and tools.
• Ability to clearly explain UX concepts to beginners.
• Comfortable with virtual teaching platforms such as Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitation during live Zoom classes.
• Support learners in practical exercises covering UX topics.
• Provide timely assistance to learners via Telegram community.

Skills

Understanding of UX design principles

Experience with wireframing/prototyping software

Ability to explain UX concepts

Comfort with virtual teaching platforms

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Course

Vertical Institute’s UX Course provides learners with core principles and practical skills in user experience design, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. The course prepares learners to create intuitive, user-centered designs while staying current with industry trends.

Classes are delivered during weekday evenings or weekends, led by an experienced instructor with the support of a teaching assistant.

Role Overview

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support the lead instructor in delivering engaging and practical sessions. You’ll help learners through exercises and projects, offer guidance on UX tools and methodologies, and provide ongoing support to enhance learner success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitation during live Zoom classes
• Support learners in practical exercises covering: User research techniques, Wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD) and Usability testing methodologies
• Provide timely assistance via Telegram community and e-learning platform, answering questions and troubleshooting issues
• Accurately record attendance in accordance with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) requirements
• Communicate learner feedback to help improve course content and delivery

Qualifications and Skills

• Solid understanding of UX design principles and tools (experience with wireframing/prototyping software preferred)
• Ability to clearly explain UX concepts to beginners
• Comfortable with virtual teaching platforms such as Zoom, with a reliable home setup (camera, mic, internet)
• Previous experience in teaching, mentoring, or supporting learners is advantageous

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly stipend
• Opportunity to develop your instructional skills in a fast-growing field
• Access to Vertical Institute’s network of 30,000+ alumni and 100+ hiring partners