Part-Time Educational Assistant

Penn State University; Mont Alto (Franklin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to support a visually impaired student enrolled in ART 080: Introduction to Ceramics at the Mont Alto campus for Fall 2026. The role involves describing demonstrations, tools, materials, and activities to enable full participation.

Responsibilities include conveying visual information, describing progress of projects, helping access studio equipment safely, and supporting the student’s independence.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and note-taking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist a visually impaired student in ART 080 by providing verbal descriptions of demonstrations, tools, materials, and hands-on class activities.
• Describe the status and progress of projects and assignments to support access to course content and participation while promoting independence.
• Verbally communicate visual information presented by the instructor, classmates, or course materials as needed.
• Assist with accessing and interacting with studio tools, equipment, and materials while following all safety procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned by SDR.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Note-taking

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Student Disability Resources (SDR) is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to support a visually impaired student enrolled in ART 080: Introduction to Ceramics during the Fall 2026 semester. The individual hired for this role will provide verbal descriptions of visual information and assist with participation in hands-on class and studio activities.

Primary Duties

• Assist a visually impaired student in ART 080: Introduction to Ceramics by providing verbal descriptions of demonstrations, tools, materials, techniques, and ongoing class and lab activities.
• Describe the status and progress of projects, artwork, and hands‑on assignments to support the student's access to course content and full participation while promoting independence.
• Verbally communicate visual information presented by the instructor, classmates, or in course materials as needed.
• Assist with accessing and interacting with tools, equipment, and materials at the student's direction while following all studio safety procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned by SDR.

Requirements

Time Commitment

This position requires in-person attendance at scheduled class sessions on the Penn State Mont Alto campus. Final schedules will be determined in consultation with SDR based on availability and course coverage needs.

Course Schedule

Thursday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Multiple Educational Assistants may be hired to cover portions of the student's schedule. Applicants do not need to be available for every class period listed above.

Additional Requirements

• Able to schedule time outside of class to assist with coursework and assignments.
• Able to work approximately 15 to 20 hours per week.
• Strong organizational, communication, and note‑taking skills.
• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.

Additional Notes

• All job‑related training will be provided prior to the start of the semester.
• The individual hired for this role is not responsible for teaching course material or providing tutoring services.
• Educational Assistants work under the guidance of Student Disability Resources to facilitate student access and participation in academic activities.

Pay Rate

$16.00 per hour.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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