How do they match: Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

  • Instructor
  • Graduate Student Instructor

  • Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

  • Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor.
  • Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  • Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  • Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.

  • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
  • Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
  • Develop instructional materials.
  • Distribute instructional or library materials.
  • Evaluate performance of educational staff.
  • Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
  • Schedule instructional activities.