Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Latinas Welding Guild (LWG) is seeking graduates interested in developing leadership, instructional support, and shop readiness skills while helping support future students. The Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) opportunity is designed for LWG graduates who demonstrate technical growth, professionalism, coachability, and a willingness to contribute to a positive learning environment.

Graduate TAs work alongside instructors to support student learning, reinforce safety practices, and contribute to strong classroom and shop experiences. This is a contract-based developmental opportunity and does not constitute employment or guarantee future placement. WHAT YOU’LL DO Instructional Support Assist with classroom and shop setup and teardown Support students during guided hands-on activities Reinforce instructor demonstrations and learning objectives Encourage student engagement and confidence Communicate observations and questions to instructors Shop Support Organize tools, materials, and consumables Maintain clean and safe learning environments Reinforce shop expectations and safety practices Leadership Development Model professionalism and positive communication Receive and apply feedback Communicate scheduling needs in advance Help create a welcoming and supportive environment SUPPORT AREAS Graduate TAs may be approved to support different learning environments and technical areas based on demonstrated readiness, instructor recommendation, Education Team approval, and organizational needs.

Support opportunities may include: Adult Programs Youth Programs MIG Support TIG Support STICK Support Workshops and Special Events Certification Support Fabrication Support Approval in one support area does not automatically authorize support across all classes, processes, or environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

LWG graduate in good standing 18 years of age or older and out of high school Demonstrated safe shop practices Strong attendance and reliability history Positive attitude and professionalism Effective communication skills Willingness to learn and receive feedback Preferred:

• Leadership, mentorship, volunteer, or instructional experience
• Demonstrated technical competency in approved support area(s) SELECTION & PLACEMENT PROCESS Submit Application Interview with Education Team Participate in Trial Support Experience (if applicable) Receive Support Approval Complete Orientation and Scheduling COMPENSATION Compensation varies based on scope of support, funding availability, leadership responsibilities, technical authorization, experience, and organizational needs. Typical opportunities may include:
• Volunteer leadership development
• Stipend-based opportunities
• Contract opportunities ranging from $15–$25 per hour SCHEDULE Scheduling varies based on course offerings, events, and organizational needs. Typical support opportunities may range from 5–20 hours per week and may include: Adult cohorts Youth cohorts Workshops Certification events Community programming Salary $15 - $25 per hour