Student TA - ART-1000-B (Zankowski), F26

Digipen; Redmond, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology seeks a Teaching Assistant (TA) for its art history course at the Redmond campus. You will assist the instructor in classroom activities, grade submissions, and support students during labs and office hours.

This is a part-time, on-site role with strict compliance to class schedules and WA residency requirements. Expected employment dates are August 31 to December 10, 2026, with about eight hours per week (Mon/Thu 10:20–11:50 a.m.).

Qualifications

• Must be a current DigiPen student to qualify.
• Students may not work during scheduled classes.
• Students must reside within the State of Washington; remote outside WA not permitted.
• Reports to: Sarah M Zankowski.
• Class times: Mon/Thu 10:20-11:50 a.m.
• Expected dates of employment: Aug 31 – Dec 10, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor in classroom setup and operation.
• Facilitate student presentations and assist with labs.
• Assist with grading outside class and attend regular meetings.
• Submit attendance sheets and maintain records.
• Upload grades onto Moodle and provide feedback on grading.
• Track hours worked and report time.
• Meet weekly with instructor for performance feedback.

Skills

TA experience

Mentoring others

Positive attitude

Punctual

Independent work

Time management

Education

DigiPen student

GPA 2.5+

ART-1000 requirement

Job description

Job Category: Student

Requisition Number: STUDE002092

• Posted : April 1, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Redmond Campus
Redmond, WA 98052, USA

Description

Applicants MUST be a current student at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

Reports to: Sarah M Zankowski

Class Times:

Monday / Thursday – 10:20 - 11:50 a.m.

Essential Functions

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is expected to assist the instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor. Responsibilities may include equipment setup and/or operation (e.g., running slide decks during lectures), facilitating student presentations, answering student questions during labs, pre-grading assessments, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to assist with grading outside the classroom, meet regularly with the instructor, and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed. Other duties as assigned by instructor.

TAs will meet weekly with the instructor for performance feedback and duty modification and will receive a full evaluation once per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Making copies for students
• Sending out reminder notifications to students on upcoming deadlines and missed assignments
• Assisting students during published office hours
• Meeting students online, if required
• Uploading grades onto Moodle
• Providing constructive feedback in the grading to the students
• Timely delivery of graded reports/assignments and maintaining consistency and clarity in grading
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Qualifications/Competencies

• Have proven proficiency with the course material
• Possess a positive attitude toward learning and a willingness to help others excel
• Be comfortable interacting with other students on an instructional level as a mentor
• Arrive on time and be prepared to attend with complete focus during work hours
• Able to give critique in a professional manner
• Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
• Be able to work independently

Experience

• Previous experience as a TA or experience in tutoring or mentoring other students (preferred)
• Experience with the course materials and an interest in the history of art

Expected dates of employment: August 31 – December 10, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 8

*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***

Wage Range:

$17.13 - $18.25 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

Requirements to Apply:

• Resume
• Current Semester Academic Schedule

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have taken and passed ART-1000 with a B or better

Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!

Once you have applied for – and the supervisor decides to offer you – a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.

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