Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.
- Tasks
- 20 tasks13 core, 7 supplemental
- Family
- Education & LibraryOne of its 68 occupations
- Code
- 25-9044.00SOC 2018: 25-9044
What the work is made of
13 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Teach undergraduate-level courses.Core taskTask 10965Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 2. Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.Core taskTask 10956Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 3. Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.Core taskTask 10955Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 4. Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.Core taskTask 10967Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 5. Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.Core taskTask 10959Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 6. Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.Core taskTask 10957Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 7. Prepare or proctor examinations.Core taskTask 10960Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 8. Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.Core taskTask 20878Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 9. Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.Core taskTask 10962Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 10. Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.Core taskTask 10958Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 11. Order or obtain materials needed for classes.Core taskTask 10971Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 12. Copy and distribute classroom materials.Core taskTask 10963Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 13. Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.Core taskTask 10961Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 14. Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.Supplemental taskTask 10966Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 15. Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.Supplemental taskTask 10968Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 16. Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.Supplemental taskTask 10964Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 17. Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor.Supplemental taskTask 20879Rated by 99 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 18. Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance.Supplemental taskTask 20880Rated by 98 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 19. Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.Supplemental taskTask 10972Rated by 97 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 20. Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.Supplemental taskTask 10973Rated by 97 people who do the job, July 2016
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-9044
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