Teaching Assistant in English Language

Teaching Assistant Positions for Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 at Prep Zone

Applications for teaching assistant positions in the following languages are due on Monday, January 8, 2018

Eligibility: All students beyond Junior class standing applying to, accepted by, or currently enrolled in the University are eligible to apply for teaching assistant positions. Strong preference is given to the students in the Department of English and Literature.

Due Date:  The deadline is January 8, 2018. Students will be notified of their appointments as soon as practicable.

Selection Criteria

The following criteria will be taken into consideration in the selection of teaching assistants:

1、command of spoken and written English 2、academic standing (with priority given to dean’s list students) 3、evidence of effective teaching potential 4、career plans involving teaching 5、responsibility and the ability to work well with others

In addition, the following criteria will be considered for language teaching applicants:

1、proficiency in the english language

2、experience teaching the english language 3、completion of coursework in english pedagogy (e.g. ENGL 235) 4、knowledge of the grammar of the english language and the ability to explain it clearly.

English Language Requirement:  By the time of appointment, students who are non-native speakers of English must demonstrate sufficient ability in English by satisfying the requirements

To satisfy the requirement you must have either:

1、A bachelor’s, (NOT a master’s, or doctoral degree) from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or from an institution in Australia, the Bahamas, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, or the United Kingdom, OR 2、have submitted to the Prep Zone a currently valid TOEFL Speaking score of 25 or higher, OR a IELTS speaking score of 7.0 or higher, OR a VERSANT score of 65 or higher. NOTE: Only IELTS scores from tests taken prior to June 1, 2017 will be accepted.

Teaching Assistant Salary and Benefits:  Teaching Assistants in the Prep Zone typically go by daily salary during the months they are assigned to teach.  Exact details of salary and benefits are listed in the offer letter.

Typical job duties include, but are not limited to:

1、assisting and teaching english (IELTS or TOEFL) classes (usually in the afternoon) 2、making/grading tests and homework 3、keeping student records 4、participating in TA and instructor meetings 5、collaborating with the supervisor and other staff members

Note: All applicants must keep the office informed of their current phone number, mailing address, and e-mail address.