Illustration I Teaching Assistant & Critique Guide

Montserrat College-Art Gallery; Beverly, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA seeks a Teaching Assistant for Illustration I to support classroom instruction in Fall 2026. The role requires a self-driven, communicative candidate who can assist with course content, critique, and student questions.

The TA will help prepare spaces and materials, manage the course Discord, and provide peer tutoring outside class hours. Availability on Mondays and Wednesdays is essential.

Qualifications

• Communicative, outgoing and extroverted for purposes of critique and in-class activities.
• Knowledgeable of fundamental visual communication practices; able to articulate concepts and ideas effectively.
• Professional, kind, and understanding to student experiences with the goal to assist.
• On-time, present, and active in the classroom.
• Ability to research and present materials to assist with assignments, creative references, or student troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a secondary teaching instructor in class, must be available Monday and Wednesday 12:00pm – 3:00pm during the semester.
• Work with the faculty with the delivery of the course content and assisting students with assignments as needed.
• Prepare the instructional space for classes on a weekly basis, making sure the necessary course materials and equipment are prepared, the classroom is organized and set-up for instruction.
• Clean up classroom space and materials as needed at the end of class.
• Help prepare and manage the course Discord and other course materials.
• Assist students with learning and troubleshooting processes and projects, in particular with composition, ideation, perspective, or other basic drawing concerns.
• Be a resource for students outside of class (peer to peer tutoring style)

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Job description

Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA seeks a Teaching Assistant for Illustration I to support classroom instruction in Fall 2026. The role requires a self-driven, communicative candidate who can assist with course content, critique, and student questions.

The TA will help prepare spaces and materials, manage the course Discord, and provide peer tutoring outside class hours. Availability on Mondays and Wednesdays is essential.