Graduate Teaching Assistants
SOC: 25-1191.00 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)
Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as teaching lower level courses, developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate teaching assistants must be enrolled in a graduate school program. Graduate assistants who primarily perform non-teaching duties, such as research, should be reported in the occupational category related to the work performed.
Task Breakdown
20 tasks analyzed
Teach undergraduate level courses.
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades.
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
Prepare or proctor examinations.
Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor.
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance.
Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teach undergraduate level courses. | - | - | - | |
| Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades. | - | - | - | |
| Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections. | - | - | - | |
| Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites. | - | - | - | |
| Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports. | - | - | - | |
| Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare or proctor examinations. | - | - | - | |
| Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction. | - | - | - | |
| Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made. | - | - | - | |
| Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules. | - | - | - | |
| Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research. | - | - | - | |
| Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork. | - | - | - | |
| Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students. | - | - | - | |
| Order or obtain materials needed for classes. | - | - | - | |
| Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor. | - | - | - | |
| Copy and distribute classroom materials. | - | - | - | |
| Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance. | - | - | - | |
| Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments. | - | - | - | |
| Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences. | - | - | - |
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