Teaching Assistant, Ece Indigenous Student Mentor

**NOTE: Students must be approved for the 2024-25 Work-Study program in order to be hired for this position. The Work-Study Student Application form is available online here**:Work Study Program Application | Awards | The University of Winnipeg**

Teaching Assistant - Academic Capacity 2
Position Vacancies: 1
Estimated Hours of Work: 55 hours
Appointment Dates: ASAP - January 6, 2025

This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Academic Capacity Unit.

ECE Indigenous Student Mentor will provide support to Indigenous students enrolled in DEV-3001-780 this role is dedicated to helping students navigate the academic challenges of this course. The student mentor will work closely with the students and the course instructor to ensure that the Indigenous students have the support they need to succeed.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Maintain regularly scheduled and posted times to provide consultation and feedback to students on coursework, quality of materials submitted for grading, and other similar matters;
- Assist in the development or update of tests and/or instructional materials.
- Deliver portion(s) of a course, or lab sessions, including facilitating discussion of course materials, and present to students in a variety of settings;
- Grade student work requiring interpretation of assessment criteria vis-à-vis student understanding;
- Meet with students individually or as a group to resolve course-related problems;
- Monitor the condition of the learning environment, ensuring that all relevant protocols, such as health and safety are followed;
- Maintain records; may assist in the reproduction of tests; organize course materials; etc.
- May provide technical guidance to employees within the Academic Capacity 1 group;
- May be assigned duties requiring administrator access to the University’s Learning Management system;
- Attend training related to the assigned duties and responsibilities;
- May assist with proctoring/invigilating tests, exams and quizzes;
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Normally a graduate, Honours, or an upper-level undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg.
- Completion of academic studies and/or a suitable combination of education and experience related to assigned duties.
- Successful completion of required training.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
- Ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of students.
- Ability to provide effective and constructive feedback.
- Ability to exercise judgement.
- Ability to meet specified deadlines.
- Capable of performing the duties as assigned.

**Additional Requirements**
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Assist students in DEV-3001-780 Applied Child Development course with understanding course content, assignments, and expectations in the class
- Offer guidance on study techniques, note-taking, etc.
- Maintain regular communication with the course instructor to discuss student progress.
- Assist in conveying course-related announcements.
- Serve as a liaison between students and the instructor
- **Available to work on Monday evenings.**:

- Students must be approved for the 2024-25 Work-Study program. Students may be eligible for the Work-Study Program if they meet **all **of the following criteria:
- Currently an undergraduate or graduate student (PACE and ELP students are currently ineligible);-
- Enrolled full-time for the current Fall/Winter session (i.e. at least 18 credit hours or 12 credit hours if registered with Accessibility Services);-
- Completed 24 credit hours at an undergraduate level at the University (or equivalent);-
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0;-
- Have demonstrated financial need (shortage between your expenses and resources)*; and-
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or an international student with a valid study permit.Past academic performance may be a significant factor in selection decisions.

**Note**: The work described in this person will be conducted in person.