Student TA – MAT-106 (McCurdy), F26

Digipen; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology seeks a Student TA for MAT-106 (McCurdy). The role supports lab work, office hours, and class attendance, with specific times Monday/Wednesday 2:00-3:20 p.m. and Friday 12:00-12:50 p.m.

Employment runs Sept 4 – Dec 11, 2026, at 4–5 hours per week. Requires DigiPen matriculation and MAT-106/MAT-150 (or higher) with a B or better; wage is $17.13–$18.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Have proven proficiency with the course material.
• Be a positive mentor and help others excel.
• Arrive on time and attend with focus during work hours.
• Completed MAT-106, MAT-150, or higher with a B or better.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in labs and during office hours.
• Meet with students online if required.
• Be available for all class and lab sessions.
• Track and report hours worked.

Skills

Course proficiency

Strong communicator

Mentor mindset

Punctual & prepared

Independent work

Education

MAT-106 completed

MAT-150 completed

200-level MAT or higher with B+

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 – MAT-106 (McCurdy), F26

Reports to: Alex McCurdy

Class Times:

Monday and Wednesday – 2:00 - 3:20 p.m. ( al-Khwarizmi)

Friday – 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. (Michelangelo)

NOTE – EXPECTED AVAILABILITY : TAs will attend EACH class period, including Lab times, and will also be available outside of class hours, if requested.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
• Meeting students online, if required
• Available for all class/lab sessions
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

NOTE – If the TA is unable to answer the majority of the questions of students or does not help or communicate with students, a new TA will be requested.

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
• Successfully completed MAT-106, MAT-150 , or any 200-level MAT course or higher
• Strong communicator
• Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
• Be able to work independently

Expected dates of employment: September 4 – December 11, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 4 - 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 the number of terms worked at DigiPen

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 MAT-106, MAT-150 , or any 200-level MAT course or higher 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.