Student TA - GAM-100 (Ellinger), F26

DigiPen Group; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, WA seeks Teaching Assistant for lab sections. Only currently enrolled DigiPen students who meet the qualifications may apply, and must avoid times when classes are scheduled.

Expected dates of employment: Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Wage range: $17.13–$18.25 per hour. Typical hours per week: 3–5. Duties include assisting instructors, supporting labs, and providing feedback to students.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently matriculated DigiPen student.
• Minimum GPA 2.5 or higher.
• Must have taken and passed GAM-100.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in labs and equipment setup.
• Provide presentation feedback to students.
• Track time worked and report hours.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Mentoring

Communication

Independent work

Education

GPA 2.5+

GAM-100

Matriculated student at DigiPen

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.

Reports to: Andy Ellinger

Lab Sections

In the application, please clearly identify which of the lab sections you are available to work, and include a copy of your class schedule for this semester — lab times and sections listed below:

• Section A, Friday – 9:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
• Section B, Friday – 3:30 p.m. – 6:20 p.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

• Assisting students during the labs
• Assisting students during office hours outside of class
• Giving presentation feedback
• Keeping in contact with assigned teams
• 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: August 31 – December 15, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 3-5

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 GAM-100

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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