Teaching Assistant for Color and Design

Montserrat College-Art Gallery; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The Montserrat College-Art Gallery in Beverly, MA is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Color and Design. This role will assist faculty with teaching responsibilities and help students with projects and software tools. Candidates need to be upperclassmen with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and prior coursework in Color and Design.

This part-time position requires 6-8 hours per week, including in-class support and planning time, with a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Previous experience in Color and Design or Studio I and II.
• Attend at least 2 TA workshops throughout the semester.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a secondary teaching instructor during specific class hours.
• Assist faculty with course content and student assignments.
• Prepare instructional space and materials for classes.
• Manage course materials on the Canvas site.
• Assist students with Adobe software and printing.
• Mentor first-year students and provide peer tutoring.

Job description

Title: Teaching Assistant for Color and Design

Department: Foundations

Hours needed each week: 6-8

Expected Duration of Job: Fall 2026

Pay: $15.00

Summary Statement: Assist faculty in Color and Design class. Applicant should be proficient with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Serve as a secondary teaching instructor in class, must be available (Mon/Wed 3:40-6:20pm or Tue/Thu 8:20-11am) during the semester with 5-10 hours of planning before the start of the semester. Must also be available 1-2 hours outside of class per week to assist students with projects.
• Work with the faculty on the delivery of the course content and assisting students with assignments as needed.
• Prepare the instructional space for classes on a weekly basis, making sure the necessary course materials and equipment are prepared, the classroom is organized and set-up for instruction.
• Prepare materials for demos, take video recordings of demos, and upload them to the course Canvas for students to refer to later.
• Help prepare and manage the course Canvas site and other course materials.
• Assist students with learning and troubleshooting process and projects, in particular with using Adobe software and printing.
• Mentor and guide first year students who are adjusting to college/art school.
• Be a resource for students outside of class (peer to peer tutoring style).

Requirements:

• Uphold a professional and respectful demeanor
• Attend at least 2 TA workshops throughout the semester
• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior, 3.0 or higher GPA, and previously taken Color and Design OR Studio I and Studio II

Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to…

• Work independently and on a deadline.
• Work under occasional tight time constraints.
• Build confidence in the skills and experiences related to their monitored work environment.
• Take ownership of work duties and responsibilities, and ensure they are completed accurately and on time.
• Exhibit professionalism (dependability, meeting and exceeding goals, dedication toward a good job).
• Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence, a positive attitude, and trust.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Must be comfortable using computers for long periods of time.

Number of Positions: 2

Contact Person Name: Winslow Funaki ([e-mail]) and Genevieve Garnon ([e-mail])