Teaching Assistant

Purpose:

The Teaching Assistant for the Audio Program provides vital instructional and administrative support to faculty, staff, and students. This role assists with tutoring and mentoring students, supporting curriculum development, and fostering student success through both academic and co-curricular engagement. Responsibilities include helping faculty with instructional materials and classroom setup, offering one-on-one or group tutoring sessions, and mentoring students in technical and creative skills. The Teaching Assistant also plays an active role in supporting student events, workshops, and activities both at the Recording School Building (6690 Sunset Blvd.) and, as needed, at other campus facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Program Director and Program Manager administrative assistance
• Assisting in the maintenance of program education files
• Tutoring and mentoring students in the Audio Production program
• In-class instructor assistance and assistance in curriculum development
• Determining student qualifications for—and administration of—Avid Certification tests.
• Administering and determining student qualifications for studio certification
• Assisting with classroom/lab equipment installation and setup as needed
• Inventory and distribution of office, classroom supplies, and equipment
• Answering general student inquiries regarding the Education Department, including assisting students with schedules and class locations
• Assisting at monthly open house, orientation and student events
• Directing students to resources such as student advising, financial aid, Connect desk etc.
• Assisting communication with instructors, Equipment Room, and IMT Department
• Attending and documenting meetings when necessary

Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities (those that must be performed with or without an ADA Accommodation):

• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment

Other Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Competencies | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities:

• Positive attitude, a desire to help others, and a passion for educating
• Strong customer service skills
• Good organizational skills
• Working knowledge of common word processing and office software
• Experience and education in music theory and audio recording in the digital realm
• Good written and verbal communication
• High degree of computer literacy

Education | Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in audio production or a related field.
• Experience or a basic understanding of the following software products: Avid Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live

Certificates | Licenses | Registrations:

• None.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with Mac OS
• Proficient with standard office applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive)

Environmental Factors:

• This job operates in a professional office environment when working on-site in a classroom or other venue
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system
• Fluorescent lighting

Physical Demands:

• The ability to lift and carry equipment up to 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, stand, sit, and reach
• Use of keyboards
• Effectively operate general office equipment such as a computer, scanner and other LAFS office equipment
• Ability to work with visual requirements including color, depth perception, alignment and field of vision to perform curriculum development
• Handle physical materials and light office equipment
• Exposure to fluorescent lighting
• Frequent use of computer screens and other tech devices

Emotional & Mental Demands:

• The ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a dynamic environment working with students and staff in an educational setting
• Receptive to receive and apply constructive feedback without conflict
• The ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks concurrently
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Maintain integrity, honesty and transparency at all times
• Maintain a positive attitude, a desire to help others, and a passion for educating.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Benefits

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

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