Student TA – MAT-120 (Davis), F26

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

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology is seeking a Student TA for MAT-120 (Davis). The TA will support the instructor in labs, help with grading, and assist students during office hours. The position reports to Benjamin Davis and requires current DigiPen enrollment and MAT-120 completion.

Expected dates August 31–December 16, 2026, with about 4 hours per week and a wage range of $17.13–$18.25 per hour. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and current academic schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently matriculated DigiPen student.
• Must have completed MAT-120 with a B or better.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Able to attend during scheduled work hours and be prepared.

Responsibilities

• Grade student work and exams.
• Assist students in labs and during office hours.
• Meet with the instructor as required, including online meetings.
• Upload grades to Moodle and maintain records.
• Assist with activities/exams/projects and timely reporting.

Skills

Course proficiency

Communication

Mentoring

Punctuality

Independence

Education

MAT-120 completed with B or better

Currently matriculated DigiPen student

Tools

Moodle

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-120 (Davis), F26

Reports to: Benjamin Davis

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 the 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

• Grading student work and/or exams
• Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
• Meeting students online, if required
• Uploading grades onto Moodle
• Helping with activities/exams/projects, etc.
• 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
• Successfully completed MAT-120
• Strong communicator
• Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
• Be able to work independently

Expected dates of employment: August 31 – December 16, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 4

*** 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
• Cover Letter
• 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 MAT-120 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.