Interior Design Teaching Assistant: Mentor & Studio Guide

American Society of Interior Designers; Addison, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

American Society of Interior Designers is seeking an Interior Design Teaching Assistant to support classroom instruction, guide students, and help with lesson preparation and grading. The role focuses on mentorship and developing future instructors under the Lead Instructor.

Primary duties include assisting with demonstrations, critiques, and student consultations, while fostering a collaborative and professional learning environment.

Qualifications

• Education, professional experience, or demonstrated knowledge in interior design.
• Strong understanding of foundational interior design principles and terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, approachable, and comfortable working with students with varying levels of experience and learning styles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to accept direction while also taking initiative when appropriate.
• Professional, dependable, and committed to creating a positive student experience.
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, or interior design education strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students during class activities, exercises, studio work, and independent project time.
• Provide guidance and clarification on assignments, design concepts, and course expectations under the direction of the Lead Instructor.
• Help students develop confidence in their design decisions and strengthen their problem-solving skills.
• Provide individualized assistance to students who may need additional explanation or support.
• Encourage student participation and contribute to a positive, professional, and collaborative classroom environment.
• Help identify students who may need additional academic support and communicate concerns to the Lead Instructor.
• Support the Lead Instructor during lectures, demonstrations, critiques, and classroom discussions.
• Reinforce concepts previously taught by the Lead Instructor.
• Assist with small-group instruction and individual student consultations.
• Help facilitate classroom discussions and design critiques.

Skills

Interior design knowledge

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Interior design education background

Job description

American Society of Interior Designers is seeking an Interior Design Teaching Assistant to support classroom instruction, guide students, and help with lesson preparation and grading. The role focuses on mentorship and developing future instructors under the Lead Instructor.

Primary duties include assisting with demonstrations, critiques, and student consultations, while fostering a collaborative and professional learning environment.