Teacher's Assistant

Employer: American Jewish University (AJU) 
Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Jewish Learning Experience  
Status: Non-Exempt  
Hours: Variable as needed, max 8-10 hours/week  
Location: Remote  
Pay Range: $25 per hour  
Reports To: Dean, Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership  
 
About American Jewish University  
American Jewish University (AJU)’s mission is singularly focused on the future of Jewish life in North America—training and educating the next generation of rabbis, educators, professionals, and lay leaders, and creating innovative, dynamic pathways for Jewish learning and living. With campuses in Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, and Simi Valley, CA, along with distance education programs that reach learners across the nation and around the world, AJU is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education offering degree-granting and for-credit academic programs, as well as community-based (non-formal academic) learning opportunities. AJU offers a variety of degree-granting programming, such as fully online programs in early childhood education at the BA, MA, EdD, and certificate levels, as well as an EdD in Jewish Education and Communal Leadership. The University also offers an in-person MA in Rabbinic Studies and ordains Conservative rabbis. In addition, AJU delivers for-credit online supplemental undergraduate programming to high school students and teens nationwide. In 2024–25, the University enrolled 150 full-time equivalent (FTE) students across all programs. 

Position Summary

The position of Teaching Assistant for the Jewish Learning Experience (JLE) supports the faculty, facilitators, and administrators of the JLE by grading assignments, discussion boards, and assessments. The Teaching Assistant also provides feedback to program Administrators and Faculty regarding student work, curriculum, and course elements. This position is a 1 Academic Year Contract that may be renewed on an annual basis. The JLE Academic Year is from August through June.

Essential Duties Summary:

• Evaluate and grade JLE assignments, which may include Knowledge Checks, Midterms, Final Exams and Extra Credit, within designated timeframes or deadlines.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to students based on provided rubrics and grading guidelines.
• Maintain consistency and fairness in the grading process. 
• Ensure student confidentiality and adhere to academic integrity and AI-related policies. 
• Participate in monthly meetings with JLE Administrators and Faculty regarding grading issues, students-at-risk, or unclear submissions. 
• Prepare a year-end report which includes overarching themes seen in student work, questions and/or concerns that were regularly submitted, suggestions for curriculum modification and other relevant data and/or feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Judaic studies or other related area from an accredited institution. 
• Prior experience grading or tutoring, with prior teaching experience highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated strong written and communication skills.
• Experience with online learning platforms, experience with Canvas by Instructure is preferred. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Please note that this job description is not meant to cover or include all the tasks, duties, and responsibilities the employee may be required to perform, and may be subject to change at the company’s discretion, with or without notice or contemporaneous update to this document. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to the extent required by and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law; contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodation.  

Nothing in this job description modifies the at-will nature of employment. If you require accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact hr@aju.edu.

American Jewish University (AJU) is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all forms and areas of the university. Please visit our full diversity statement at https://aju.edu/.