Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant Coral Gables, FL Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Qualifications Anatomy knowledge High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking a temporary Teacher Assistant to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Teacher Assistant provides grading support for undergraduate classes; development of rubrics for formative and summative assessments; examination and measured assessment of student work; provide quantitative and qualitative feedback to students; data entry and statistical analysis of results.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Helps Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment. Reviews lessons or lectures with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups. Supervises students in class, between classes, and during examinations. Assists with tracking attendance, grading assignments, and calculating grades. Gives extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept. Assists students with special learning requirements, including disabilities or English as a second language students. Attends faculty meetings and parent conferences as needed. Collaborates with the Teacher to identify students' issues and recommend solutions. Observes the state, school and class rules, and regulations. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. Department Specific Functions The Teacher Assistant will work within the Department of Physical Therapy, supporting the delivery of Gross Anatomy courses. The primary responsibility of the Teacher Assistant will be to assist in open labs and dissection sessions. This includes providing guidance and support to students during dissection activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and facilitating the learning process in the laboratory setting. The Teacher Assistant will collaborate with course instructors to prepare materials, set up laboratory equipment, and organize instructional resources. Additionally, they may assist in grading assignments, conducting review sessions, and providing supplemental instruction as needed. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of human anatomy. The Teacher Assistant will play a key role in enhancing the educational experience of the Doctor of Physical Therapy students enrolled in Gross Anatomy courses.

Department Specific Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree required

Experience:

Successful completion of

Gross Anatomy I and II Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of human anatomy. #ED-LI1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent