Architecture Teaching Assistant - Part-Time

ARCHITECTURE TEACHING ASSISTANT

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

Primary Objective: Assists instructor in strengthening concepts presented in the classroom, laboratory or trade shop area.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with the instructor to create a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment adhering to policies and procedures established by the instructor. Assists instructor in supervising students and enforces lab safety protocols, and machine-specific operational procedures during fabrication workflows. Notifies instructor and/or staff of any problems promptly.

• Assists students in understanding the lesson plans and project objectives. Delivers small-group or individual hands-on instruction on file setup, safe equipment operation, and physical model assembly techniques.

• Operates and oversees digital fabrication machinery, including laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, and traditional shop wood/metal working machinery.

• Reviews, prepares, and queues student digital design files for production; ensures 2D vector files and 3D mesh files (e.g., Rhino, AutoCAD, Illustrator) are properly formatted, scaled, and sliced prior to execution.

• Ensures the readiness of the lab for instruction and open lab. Supervises the cleaning and trash removal from training/shop area. Performs routine preventive maintenance, calibration, lens cleaning, bed leveling, toolhead changes, and basic troubleshooting on fabrication and shop equipment.

• Tracks and manages stock of materials and notifies faculty and/or staff when replenishment is needed.

• Maintains student attendance records and other records as required.

• Participates in weekly staff meetings, classroom team planning sessions, and other meetings as scheduled.

• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or equivalent credit hours in related field of study from an accredited college or university;

or a Certificate in the related field of study with years of related experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency with 2D CAD and 3D modeling software commonly used in architectural fabrication (e.g., Rhinoceros 3D, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud) and CAM/slicing software.

• Prior hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting digital fabrication tools (laser engravers/cutters, 3D printers) and shop tools (band saw, sanders, bench tools).

• Work experience in a teaching environment preferred.

• Ability to promote cooperation between students and educational personnel.

• Ability to multitask and adapt to new tasks with little notice.

• Ability to work with a diverse population.

• Ability to operate related tools and equipment of assigned class.

$17.48- $24.59/hr.

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

Approved by Classification & Compensation 12/14/09

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