Teaching Assistant for Welding Department (KCC STUDENTS ONLY)

Klamath Community College
Klamath Falls, OR

JOB SUMMARY

This Teaching Assistant position will provide assistance to instructors in the Welding Technology Program. This is a part-time position of up to 20 hours per week.

Preference will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS).

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

  • Must be a current Klamath Community College Student
  • 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

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.

*This position is contingent upon the availability of funding from external grants. In the event that grant funding is reduced, eliminated, or not renewed, the position may be subject to modification or termination.


Open until filled.



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