Student TA – MAT-200 (Toth), F26

DigiPen; Redmond, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

DigiPen Institute of Technology is seeking a Teaching Assistant for MAT-200 (Toth), working up to 8 hours per week during the Sept 1–Dec 10, 2026 term. The role requires current matriculation at DigiPen and completion of MAT-200 with a B or better, with an emphasis on grading, lab assistance, and student mentoring.

Responsibilities include grading, assisting students during labs and office hours, uploading grades to Moodle, and regular meetings with the instructor for feedback.

Qualifications

• Must be currently matriculated at DigiPen Institute of Technology.
• MAT-200 completed with a B or better.
• Minimum GPA 2.5 or higher.
• Able to work within Washington State only.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor.
• Grade and provide feedback on student work and exams.
• Assist students in labs and during office hours.
• Upload grades to Moodle and ensure timely delivery of reports.
• Meet weekly with instructor for performance feedback and possible duty modification.

Skills

Course mastery

Mentoring

Punctuality

Independent work

Education

Current DigiPen student

Job 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.

Job Title: Student TA – MAT-200 (Toth), F26

Reports to: Peter Toth

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
• Timely delivery of graded reports/assignments and maintaining consistency and clarity ingrading
• 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-200
• Reliable, punctual, and invested in the success of their fellow students
• Be able to work independently

Expected dates of employment: September 1 – December 10, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: up to 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 SemesterAcademic Schedule
• Any previous TA experience

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; andfine 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-200 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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