# Tasks & work activities — university teaching assistant

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-9044.00 (Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
- **[Core]** Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
- **[Core]** Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
- **[Core]** Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
- **[Core]** Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
- **[Core]** Prepare or proctor examinations.
- **[Core]** Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
- **[Core]** Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.
- **[Core]** Copy and distribute classroom materials.
- **[Core]** Teach undergraduate-level courses.
- **[Core]** Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
- **[Core]** Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
- **[Core]** Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.
- **[Supplemental]** Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
- **[Supplemental]** Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
- **[Supplemental]** Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
- **[Supplemental]** Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
- **[Supplemental]** Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- **[Supplemental]** Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor.
- **[Supplemental]** Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance.

## Detailed work activities

- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Advise others on educational matters.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
- Develop instructional materials.
- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
- Evaluate performance of educational staff.
- Evaluate student work.
- Evaluate training programs, instructors, or materials.
- Guide class discussions.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
- Prepare tests.
- Schedule instructional activities.
- Supervise laboratory work.
- Supervise school or student activities.
- Teach classes in area of specialization.
- Teach others to use technology or equipment.
- Tutor students who need extra assistance.