Teaching Assistant – Intro to Python (Pre-Collegiate Programs)

In this 6-week, one-credit, asynchronous online course, students will dive into Python programming with no prior development experience needed. They will explore key concepts like creating a Python environment, common data types, conditional statements, common data structures, iterators, file input and output, functions, and code formatting. The course concludes with an introduction to object-oriented programming. Each lesson features code samples, hands-on exercises, and readings from the free textbook Python for Everybody. By the end, students will have a solid understanding of Python and be ready to solve small-scale programming challenges with confidence.

We are seeking a Teaching Assistants - Ontro to Python who will be punctual, have a positive attitude, treat students with respect, and generate enthusiasm for learning. They must also be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. TAs and Graders must have completed their first year of an engineering degree and demonstrate knowledge of the content covered in Intro to Python.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be present and available for the duration of the course. Must login to the online course at least five of seven days per week.
• Must be comfortable with the course material and be able to relate the curriculum to high school students.
• 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 ensure that child safety protocols are upheld.
• Must work with the instructor to monitor the discussion board, answer student emails, and submit feedback for Practical Exercises.
• Must work with the Instructor to develop a sense of community for the high school students participating in this online class.
• Must work with Instructor and other TAs to respond to all student questions within 24 hours.
• Must be able to assist students remotely as they conduct the various lab activities and projects throughout the course.
• Instructors must arrange for at least two study session hours each week that are hosted by one member of the team. The study session hours should be scheduled so that all students may participate in at least one hour each week.

• High School Diploma/GED

• Must have completed their first year of an engineering degree and demonstrate knowledge of the content covered in Intro to Python.

• 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 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.

• Special preference will be given to students who have completed EN.500.113 Gateway Computing: Python
• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Must have knowledge of the Python programming language.

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.

Physical Requirements 

• Access to remote/virtual work environment for training prior to course.
• Access to remote/virtual work environment during the course.

Classified Title: Teaching Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Teaching Assistant – Intro to Python (Pre-Collegiate Programs)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CE  
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: 20hrs/wkly; 7 days - The asynchronous course runs for two 6-week sessions. Session 1 is May 18 to June 28, 2026 and Session 2 is June 29 to August 10, 2026. Additionally, there will be training before the course starts and wrap-up activities after the cou 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote  
Department name: Pre-Collegiate Programs Students_Casuals   
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering