Teaching Assistant for School of Nursing

General description of position: The Teaching Assistant will provide support to the faculty and students within the School of Nursing. The Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing tutoring services to nursing students and helping faculty complete daily tasks in the educational environment (classroom, lab, or simulation). The Teaching Assistant is expected to provide a supportive attitude to promote student success in the School of Nursing and also with NCLEX testing. 

Hourly rate: $30

Major Responsibilities: 

• Provide support to the faculty to complete daily tasks in the educational environment. 
• Assist faculty in planning and preparation of instruction and maintenance of records and assignments. 
• Take attendance and monitor participation. 
• Deliver guest lectures on TA’s clinical expertise. 
• Assist with lab or simulation set-up. 
• Provide individual and group tutoring for PN and ASN students and graduates awaiting NCLEX testing by walk-in or scheduled appointments.  
• Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ cultures, language skills, ability and experience 
• Provide subject-specific content to help students 
• Utilize listening and questioning strategies as the primary tutoring method to diagnose student needs and monitor progress 
• Recognize the different learning styles and student preferences 
• Support students in the development of appropriate research and study strategies 
• Recognize primary role to help students become more confident, more successful and self-directed learners 
• Proctor examinations. 
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts. 
• Assist with on-campus events such as tours, recruiting, and other on-campus events. 
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Associate degree in Nursing 
• Unencumbered Indiana RN License 
• Show sensitivity to the needs of under resourced and disadvantaged populations

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Other Requirements: 

• Candidate selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal background check, and offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. Official transcripts required upon hiring. 

 

Work Hours: 

• Must commit to working 4-8 hours per week on campus when classes are in session, meeting with students at various days/times depending on their availability 

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.