Weekend Art & Design Course Assistant (On Campus)

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Campus Position

Hourly rate $25.13

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Course Assistant for Parsons Academy to support teaching and learning for students in grades 3–12 during on-campus Saturday sessions. You will assist faculty, help with classroom setup, demonstrate techniques, and collect assignments in a collaborative school setting.

Current students in good standing at The New School should apply, bringing reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to help a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Current The New School students in good academic standing and enrolled for Fall 2026.
• Responsible and punctual with the ability to meet deadlines and respond promptly.
• Positive disposition to represent the university and a willingness to help students from diverse backgrounds progress in their summer intensive experience.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency with Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Attending class sessions and supporting faculty, including chaperoning for field trips.
• Assisting with classroom set-up and breakdown, including for Open Studios.
• Demonstrating techniques.
• Collecting assignments and projects.
• Building community among students to serve academic success.
• Assisting new students with campus navigation.

Skills

Punctuality

Responsibility

Teamwork

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canvas

Job description

The New School is seeking a Course Assistant for Parsons Academy to support teaching and learning for students in grades 3–12 during on-campus Saturday sessions. You will assist faculty, help with classroom setup, demonstrate techniques, and collect assignments in a collaborative school setting.

Current students in good standing at The New School should apply, bringing reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to help a diverse student body.