Teaching Assistant, National High School Game Academy - UEIS - Entertainment Technology Center

The National High School Game Academy (NHSGA) is a pre-college program that allows disciplined, passionate, and dedicated high school students to experience video game development using current industry best practices. Sharing methods and paradigms used in Carnegie Mellon's Masters of Entertainment Technology (M.E.T.) Graduate program, the NHSGA focuses on an innovative blend of hands-on team projects combined with in-depth traditional lectures and discussions. Crafted to elevate a student’s rigor, working process, and field, the NHSGA prepares students for their college education. Students build an original game prototype from pitch to final ship.

Carnegie Mellon University's NHSGA is searching for a Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an exciting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing crucial support by scheduling daily activities for the students attending the academy.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Crafting the class schedule, taking daily attendance for all students, and establishing the classroom assignments.
• Maintaining consistent communications with the student body regarding daily tasks, homework deadlines and submission procedures.
• Instructing a classroom curriculum in their academic area of specialty.
• Assigning each NHSGA student to a mentor.
• Working closely with NHSGA director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can optimally interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.
• Fixed Term: This is a fixed-term position with an estimated duration of 2 months.