Teaching Assistant EDEE 273 – 001, 002, 003 (PIF), 004 DISE W25

Job title:

Teaching Assistant EDEE 273 – 001, 002, 003 (PIF), 004 DISE W25

Company

McGill University

Job description

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).This posting is for one unionized contractual appointment. A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student employed to assist the Course Supervisor as a Teaching Assistant in a classroom environment. Teaching Assistant Positions are governed by the Collective Agreement between McGill University and the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM)Hiring Unit:
Department of Integrated Studies in EducationCourse Title and Course Number:
EDEE 273 Elementary School Science 2Estimated Number of Positions:
2 Teaching Assistants (support for all sections)-1 TA must be Bilingual (French and English)Total Hours of Work per Term:
70 hours each (estimated)Position Summary:This requisition is for two position, at 70 hours each, in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. Course dates are January 6, 2025 to April 11, 2025. Effective dates of appointment are December 23, 2024 to April 25, 2025.Posting Period (15 working days): October 21, 2024 – November 8, 2024Application Deadline: November 8, 2024 (11:59PM)Note: This posting will expire at 00:00am on November 9, 2024. You have until 11:59pm on November 8, 2024 to submit your application.Responsibilities may include:

• Marking and Grading
• Preparing Course Materials
• Assisting Students’ learning
• Leading discussions.
• Project Supervision
• Provide feedback to students on presentations and/or course work.
• Attending classes (Thrs(001), Tues(002) Wed(003), Fri(004): 08:35 AM-11:25 AM for all sections)

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD related to science education
• One TA must be Bilingual (French and English)
• Experience teaching science with elementary-aged children.
• Expert knowledge of course content: elementary science pedagogy, model-based inquiry, high-leverage practices of teaching, science content knowledge. Knowledge of the Quebec Education Program (QEP), specifically in relation to elementary science competencies and progressions of learning.
• Familiarity with the professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
• Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors.
• The following criteria are assets: Experience teaching science in the Quebec elementary school system Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers Curriculum design and development
• Knowledge of French may be required
• Available to attend class session and course coordination meetings.
• DISE and McGill students will have priority

As per collective agreement 2.11 A teaching assistant is a Graduate student at the Master’s or Doctoral level employed to assist a Course Supervisor as a Teaching Assistant or Demonstrator.McGill University is Committed to Equity in EmploymentHourly Salary: $36.25Position Start Date: 2024-12-23Position End Date: 2025-04-25Deadline to Apply: 2024-11-08McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 02:18:46 GMT

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