The Florida Ecology and Conservation Lecture TA will take interest in the class and adequately prepare as needed using the source materials in order to better serve the instructors and students.
Position Type: Part-time
Pay Rate and Length: Spring 2026
Reports to: Sara Smith
Department Name and Location: Anthrozoology, 2nd Street Classroom
Position Overview
The Florida Ecology and Conservation Lecture TA will take interest in the class and adequately prepare as needed using the source materials in order to better serve the instructors and students. The TA will help students understand the source materials by answering questions in the classroom and providing hours of inquiry outside of the classroom weekly. The TA may make their own schedule.
Primary Functions
TA must be present and attend to students’ needs during class time, responding to those who raise their hand or otherwise indicate that they need support. TA will at times check for the presence and/or completion of certain assignments, take attendance, pass out worksheets or other learning materials, and help the instructor to keep a well-structured class going.
Responsibilities and Duties
TA must be punctual when reporting to each class and be knowledgeable about what the instructor is teaching from week to week. If ill or otherwise unable to attend class, TA must email instructor to let them know of their absence. TA will confer with instructor if they are uncertain about the parameters of an assignment or course material in general. TA will report to instructor and let them know of any concerns or problems they have experienced outside of the classroom with student(s) as necessary.
Requirements
TA must complete Florida Ecology and Conservation Lecture with a C+ or better prior to becoming an TA. TA must demonstrate maturity, a willingness to help other students, patience, and academic interest in and familiarity with the course material that the instructor will present.
The employee may be asked to perform duties not listed in the job description but which are considered to be essential to the employment position.
Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment and promotion without regard to race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender history, marital status, family status and responsibility, political and religious conviction, impairment or pregnancy.