Teaching Assistant For Welding Department

Salary: $19.00 Hourly
Location : Klamath Falls, OR
Job Type: Temporary Part-Time
Job Number: 2023-1218
Department: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 12/18/2023
Description
JOB SUMMARY
This Teaching Assistant position will provide assistance to instructors in the Welding Technology Program. This is a part-time position.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure that the lab is clean, orderly, and properly prepared for each class
• Assist students to understand welding assignments by reinforcing instruction provided by the instructor
• Ensure that appropriate safety procedures are followed by students
• Operate a variety of equipment related to welding
• Prepare materials and equipment for demonstrations by instructors or for use by students
• Assist in preparing, administering, and scoring student assignments and/or tests
• Assist in inventorying and maintaining supplies for the welding lab
• Work with welding faculty on projects as requested
• Adhere to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations
• Follow and enforce all KCC policies and procedures

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to relate to students at various academic levels and need
• Dependable, honest, responsible, punctual
• Friendly, patient, positive attitude
• Demonstrate professionalism, creativity, enthusiasm and encourage student success

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work will be performed in a welding instructional lab setting, will be exposed to all hazards of welding equipment and materials.
• Frequently needs to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.

It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
This position does not qualify for benefits.