Explore Engineering Innovation is based on an introductory engineering course taught to undeclared freshmen engineering students at JHU. EEI covers a range of fundamental engineering topics including materials science, computer science, civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering. The course includes lectures but focuses on hands-on lab experiments and group data analysis. Graded coursework includes lab reports, homework assignments, a group presentation, and a design project. At the end of the course, students who earn an A or B receive JHU credit for the course. Ultimately, the goal of the course is to expose students to engineering principles, allow them to apply the math and science they learn in high school to solving real world problems, and to help students develop critical thinking skills.

Each class of EEI consists of 16-24 students with diverse academic backgrounds. Each class is team-taught by a PhD-level engineer and a high school teacher who teaches a STEM discipline. Select sections of EEI also have assigned to them a Teaching Assistant (TA). We are seeking a Teaching Assistant - EEI - Hybrid who will support the teaching efforts of the Instructor and Teaching Fellow.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be present and available during the entire course. This includes the daily class time as well as time to coordinate with the teaching team, grade student submissions, check student messages daily, set up and clean up the in-person classroom and lab space, and hold occasional study sessions.
• Must be prepared to spend time independently to review course materials and complete the online training program prior to the first day of the course.
• Must work with the Instructor and Teaching Fellow to develop a sense of community for the high school students participating in the class.
• Must be able to assist students remotely as they conduct the various activities throughout the online portion of the course.
• Will work with the Instructor and Teaching Fellow to monitor the discussion boards and answer student messages in a timely manner, typically less than 24 hours.
• Will work with the Instructor and Teaching Fellow to answer student questions during in-class activities.
• Will assist with grading homework. They must ensure that students receive their graded assigned work promptly - within 1-2 days of the assignment due date - and provide detailed feedback to students so that they are able to learn from the activity and improve their future performance.
• May be asked to hold study sessions to assist students and their understanding of lectures, labs, assignments, and projects.
• Must ensure that child safety protocols are upheld.

• High School Student who has completed the Explore Engineering Innovation course with a B or higher grade or a college student who has completed their first year of an engineering degree.

• Candidates for these positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check and fingerprinted per policies related to working with minors.

• All employees participating in Hopkins Pre-College programs must enroll and participate in mandatory online training relevant to working with minors and working at JHU.

• Availability to teach the entirety of Session 1 (online June 15 to June 26) Monday through Friday, 10am - 1pm, and June 29-July 10 in-person on the JHU Homewood campus, Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) or Session 2 (online July 6 to July 17, Monday through Friday, 10am - 1pm, and July 20 to July 31 in-person on the JHU Homewood campus, Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

• Availability to participate in pre-course training.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• A strong understanding of general engineering principles is preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Algebra II and Trigonometry.
• Knowledge of Physics and/or Chemistry.

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications

• Familiarity with Canvas or similar LMS.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Proficient with Zoom or similar video conferencing software.

Specific Physical Requirements

• Access to remote/virtual work environment for training prior to course.
• Access to remote/virtual work environment during the online portion of the course.
• Physical presence required during the in-person portion of the course.

Classified Title: Tutorial Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Teaching Assistant - EEI - Hybrid (Explore Engineering Innovation)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: 37.5hrs/wk; 7 days/wk; In 2026, EEI Hybrid will be offered in two different sessions. Session 1 will be offered online June 15 to June 26, Monday through Friday. Each class will meet synchronously for a single 3-hour block at the same time each day, 10am 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Mount Washington Campus  
Department name: Pre-Collegiate Programs Students_Casuals   
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering 

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