iLEAD: Teaching Assistant, Summer Pre-College

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General purpose: MICA’s summer PreCollege Art and Design Program is a 2- 4 week intensive college-level experience designed to help participants make the leap from thinking like a high school art student to thinking like an artist making art that reflects a new level of skill and personal vision, communicating ideas about art in daily critiques, and building a professional portfolio of work. PreCollege is designed for rising juniors and seniors.  In conjunction with MICA’s Mission and Vision, our program provides a welcoming environment for all,  and values students of all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations and expressions, creative abilities, religious faiths, political affiliations, and socio-economic backgrounds.  Teaching Assistants (TAs)  assist faculty and staff in modeling and facilitating a healthy, welcoming community within the classroom. TAs work with a MICA Faculty member to provide high quality instruction to PreCollege students and introduce them to skills and techniques within their area of expertise. 

2026 Program Dates:  Move In: June 30-July 1, 2026. Training: July 6-July 10. Program Starts: July 12. Program Ends: August 8,. Final Clean-up: August 8-11. 

Summary of Essential Functions 

• Assist faculty with instructional implementation, demonstrations, critique, and student support

• Supervise required studio time outside of class in collaboration with faculty and staff

• Assist with the successful implementation of the PreCollege academic programming. The variety of tasks associated with this position involve administrative, clerical, physical, organizational and leadership skills

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work directly with a faculty member to support their course for the duration of the program

• Assist in planning academic content for field trips and on-location logistics

• Supervise students and model, implement and enforce PreCollege program policies, rules, and regulations

• Work with Pro Staff and PreCollege Faculty to ensure a safe and positive academic experience for students

• Facilitate and encourage students to develop and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships, personal wellness, and providing support and guidance as needed 

• Provide support, interventions, and referrals when appropriate for individual student needs 

• Model and enforce PreCollege program policies, rules, and regulations and act as an ambassador for the program

• Perform other related duties as assigned such as supervising students on weekend field trips and off campus locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to maintain excellent and mature judgment

• Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of art and design processes and disciplines

• Knowledge of MICA’s campus, equipment and resources 

• Ability to manage others, provide leadership and guidance as necessary

• Ability to assess student work and experiences in order to provide coaching and feedback to students in order to maintain program standards and strengthen the program quality and experience

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency and accuracy

• Consistently be able to implement program policies and regulations while serving as a role model of appropriate behavior 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled MICA Undergraduate student at time of employment

• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5

• Must be in good conduct standing with the college

• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with youth in a formal job setting or volunteer role 

Compensation

• 20-40 hours per week

• $15 per hour 

• Housing is provided (optional for TA’s), meals provided while on shift for in-person program

Conditions of Employment 

• CJIS Fingerprint and background check

• Available evenings and weekends

• Availability for the dates above 

• Cannot hold other positions on campus for the duration of the program due to student employees being limited to 40 hours per week in the summer and demanding nature of the role

• This position is contingent upon participant enrollment in the PreCollege program

Application Timeline & Details
 

Applications close: May 1, 2026

Interviews: April-May 1 2026

To Apply: Complete the application in Workday, email a one-two minute video answering the following questions to nmcleod@mica.edu. Applicants who are accepted into the second interview process will be able to schedule a zoom interview. Failure to submit a video will not be considered a completed application. 

Why This Role?

• Why do you want to be a Teaching Assistant for MICA’s PreCollege Art and Design Program? What excites you about working with high school artists?

Collaboration with Instructors:

• How do you see your role as a Teaching Assistant in supporting instructors? Can you provide an example of how you’ve successfully worked with a mentor or leader in the past?

Mentorship and Guidance:

• High school students may look to you for guidance and inspiration. How would you mentor them to build confidence in their artistic abilities?

For more information, please contact Natovian McLeod, Director of Youth & Community Education at nmcleod@mica.edu Please note: This position is contingent on the program’s enrollment and need for student employees.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.