Student TA - CS-230 (Ellinger), S27

Digipen; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology is seeking a Teaching Assistant for CS-230 to support the instructor during Thursday labs. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, facilitating student presentations, answering questions during labs, and assisting with grading outside class.

Applicants must be DigiPen matriculated students, maintain good academic standing (GPA ≥ 2.5), have completed CS-230 with a B or better, and reside in Washington state. Wage range is $17.13–$18.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently matriculated DigiPen student.
• Maintain good academic standing and GPA ≥ 2.5.
• Have taken CS-230 with a B or better.
• Must reside in Washington; remote work outside WA is not allowed.
• Available Thursdays 9:00–10:50 a.m.
• DigiPen Student Employment requires qualification for the job and student status.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor.
• Set up equipment and operate during lectures.
• Assist with grading outside the classroom.
• Meet regularly with the instructor.
• May be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions.
• Track and report hours worked.

Skills

Technical skills

Mentor

Positive attitude

Independent work

Reliability

Professional critique

Education

Matriculated DigiPen student

CS-230 completed with B or better

Job description

Applicants MUST be current students 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.

Job Title: Student TA - CS-230 (Ellinger), S27

Reports to: Andy Ellinger

You must be available during the lab session on
Thursdays from 9:00 – 10:50 a.m.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting students during the labs
• Assisting students during office hours outside of class
• Grading student work
• Providing constructive feedback to students
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Qualifications/Competencies

• Have good technical skills and be comfortable helping solve technical problems
• 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
• Able to give critique in a professional manner
• Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
• Be able to work independently

Expected dates of employment: January 4 – April 27, 2027

Expected number of hours per week: 2-6

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

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 CS-230 with a B or better

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.