Teaching Assistant for Higher Education

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution seeks enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support lecturers in enhancing students' learning experiences. This part-time role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with students in various modules, including Accounting, Marketing, and Economics. The ideal candidates will be passionate about education and possess strong communication skills, along with a commitment to excellence in teaching. Join a dynamic team dedicated to nurturing creativity and preparing students for successful careers. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of aspiring professionals, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BCom degree and currently enrolled or completed Honours/PG Dip in Accounting/Statistics.
• Experience in facilitating student learning via LMS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist lecturers with module material delivery and facilitate tutorials.
• Conduct marking and participate in moderation processes.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Organised and detail oriented

Tech savvy

Ability to achieve deadlines

Passion for providing an outstanding student experience

Education

BCom degree

Honours/PG Dip degree in Accounting/Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

LMS platform

Job description

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business is South Africa’s leading authority in marketing, communication and design education. We have the mission to unlock creative thinking, to build brilliant careers and organizations using Commercial Logic and Creative Magic. Our mandate, as educators, is to prepare students for career success in the future, not the past. This single-minded purpose is why we exist, and what continues to drive and inspire us 30+ years later.

We are looking for THREE (3) talented Teaching Assistants who are fun, dynamic and passionate about all things education and that enjoy working with people – students, lecturers and staff to join various teams across our fast growing company.

Job Summary:

We have THREE (3) different Teaching Assistant opportunities and this is a part time role and could provide you an excellent opportunity to support our lecturers and enhance the learning journeys of talented Red & Yellow students on the BCOM Marketing programme for the following modules:

1 x Teaching Assistant Accounting Module, with specific focus on STATISTICS.

1 x Teaching Assistant for Marketing

1 x Teaching Assistant for Economics

You will be required to spend certain scheduled times at our campus in Cape Town. You will be required to work closely with the Managers of the School and the lecturing team to maintain, develop and grow Red & Yellow's respected programme offering.

This position will require a commitment from the successful candidate of about approximately 20 hours per week - exact times will be confirmed at interview stage.

This is a Cape Town Position. Applicants must be living in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

This position will require, but is not limited, to the following activities:

• Assisting the module lecturer with facilitating contact and distance delivery of module material;
• Guided lecturing and conducting tutorials in accordance with the requirements of the programme outcomes and in accordance with the accredited programme outlines;
• The tutoring of 2/3 of modules per semester (depending on class size);
• Lesson planning, tutorial content and marking tutorials, activities and formative assessments;
• Provide student support for contact and distance learning;
• Participate in the monitoring & evaluation of the academic programme, including attendance and maintenance of student records;
• Conduct marking and participate in the moderation processes;
• Attend regular meetings with respective lecturer, faculty meetings and general staff meetings;
• Ensure both hard and electronic filing of all required documentation, including tracking and reporting on at-risk students;
• Adhere to centralised policies and procedures that ensure outstanding quality and unquestionable integrity of all academic programmes that are offered;
• Attend relevant marketing activities for the school (i.e. Open days etc.)

Qualifications and Experience:

• A BCom degree and currently enrolled or completed Honours/ PG Dip degree in: Accounting / Statistics
• Experience in facilitating student learning, engagement and activities via respective LMS platform would be advantageous.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and to providing the highest quality experience for students
• Tech savvy
• Ability to achieve deadlines
• Experience in conducting research, conducting evaluations and handling confidential documents with discretion.
• The ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty members, and staff.

Additional Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Organised and detail orientated
• A passion for providing an outstanding student experience
• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office and Google Docs, Spreadsheets and Presentation tools

We seek to employ creative people who:

• embody a growth mindset
• are passionate about learning
• are adaptable and resilient
• are Respectful, Curious and Accountable

If you feel that this role excites you, please apply. Due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from us in 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful, we do encourage you to keep an eye out for any other suitable opportunities.

Red and Yellow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference in terms of the employment equity act.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries
• Higher Education