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
