Intensive English Program Teaching Assistant

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major university in Georgia seeks a Teaching Assistant for its Intensive English Program. The role involves tutoring Korean visiting scholars, supporting classroom instruction, and organizing social engagements. Ideal candidates will have a background in TESOL or World Language Education, be committed to student learning, and maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA. This position is scheduled from October 1, 2025, to May 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate or graduate student in related fields.
• Minimum 3.5 overall GPA.
• Experience tutoring English to non-native speakers.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 English tutoring for Korean visiting scholars.
• Support IEP instructors in the classroom.
• Create social engagement opportunities for IEP students.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Patience

Education

Background in TESOL or World Language Education

Job description

Overview

Intensive English Program Teaching Assistant. This position will work with incoming Korean visiting scholars to provide 1-on-1 English tutoring, support instructors and students in the classroom, actively participate in planning and implementing instruction and assessment, and collaborate with the IEP Program Assistant to create opportunities for students to use their English outside of the classroom. The assignment is for the 2025/2026 academic year, from October 1, 2025 through May 8, 2026.

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R31193P

Working Title: Intensive English Program Teaching Assistant

Department: OGE-Intensive English Prog

Advertised Salary: $13.00

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025

Posting Date: 09/19/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

About the University

The University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and a flagship public research university. UGA is located in Athens with campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs thousands of faculty and staff and serves more than 41,000 students.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) expands the global reach of the institution’s instructional, research, and service missions. OGE comprises Immigration Services, International Initiatives, and Global Education, supporting residential centers abroad and on campus.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: Your supervisor will assist you in making your work schedule.

Special Instructions

This position will work from October 1, 2025, through May 8, 2026.

Position Details

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code: FTE 0.50

Minimum Qualifications & Summary

The Intensive English Program (IEP) at the University of Georgia seeks a motivated, flexible, and dependable teaching Assistant for 2025/2026. The candidate will work with incoming Korean visiting scholars to provide 1-on-1 English tutoring, support instructors and students in the classroom, participate in planning and implementing instruction and assessment, and collaborate with the IEP Program Assistant to create opportunities for students to use English outside of the classroom.

Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

• Have a TESOL or World Language Education background or currently pursue a degree or certification in TESOL or World Language Education
• Have experience with teaching adult learners
• Have proficiency in Korean

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Currently be an undergraduate or graduate student in Language and Literacy Education, World Language Education, English, Linguistics, or a related field
• Be a native speaker of English
• Have a minimum 3.5 overall GPA
• Display a genuine interest in the mission of the IEP and the learning progress of our students
• Have experience with providing English tutoring to speakers of English as a foreign language
• Have excellent communication skills and a patient approach to teaching second language learners

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide 1-on-1 English tutoring for Korean visiting scholars

• Meet with Korean visiting scholars one or two hours per week for tutoring
• Help them improve vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and conversation participation
• Assess English proficiency at the beginning and end of tutoring, with formative assessments throughout

Percentage of time: 60

Support IEP instructors in the classroom

• Support instructors in class and teach parts of or entire lessons each week (under IEP instructor mentorship)
• Participate in lesson planning and preparation
• Assist with administering and grading quizzes and exams

Percentage of time: 15

Support IEP students in the classroom

• Facilitate conversational activities to encourage student discussion
• Work 1-on-1 with students
• Support students who struggle
• Engage students who are off-task

Percentage of time: 15

Create social engagement opportunities for IEP students outside of the classroom

• Assist the IEP Assistant Director, Program Coordinator, and Program Assistant in planning and organizing social events and activities for IEP students
• Participate in social events and activities, including evenings and weekends
• Research activities and events students would like the IEP to offer

Percentage of time: 5

Other tasks as assigned

Percentage of time: 5

Background & Additional Information

Background Investigation: Offers contingent upon a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may be subject to a pre-employment drug test for high-risk positions.

UGA Background Check website: UGA Background Check website

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: Sebastian Burkholdt

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents