Parsons Scholars - Course Assistant
- Location
- L - 2 West 13th Street
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
Parsons Scholars was founded in 1997 and provides NYC, financially eligible high school students with a 2.5 year art and design scholarship. We are seeking course assistants to support Parsons Scholars’ Unfathomable Futures and Space and Materiality courses. Courses will take place on Saturdays, beginning August 29, 2026 to December 12, 2026. These course assistants will carry on to support Parsons Scholars’ Drawing and Imaging, Integrative Studio I, and Integrative Seminar I courses in spring 2026 from January 23, 2027 to May 8, 2027.
Students applying for this role should also apply to the Parsons Scholars Student Assistant Specialist role for a total estimated 10 hours per week.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Matriculated undergraduate student
- Federal Work Study eligible
- Organizational and communication skills
- Interest in art and design education
- Interest in equity and access in art and design
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with high school students
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and/or Mandarin
WORK MODE: On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely. #LI-Onsite
Hourly Rate: $25.13
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University.
Responsibilities:
Parsons Scholars Course Assistants support teaching and learning outcomes through non-instructional activities for Parsons Scholars FY courses: Space & Materiality, Unfathomable Futures, Integrative Studio I, Integrative Studio II, and Drawing & Imaging. Duties may include: attending class, making photocopies, demonstrating use of equipment, proctoring exams, collecting assignments, assisting with classroom set-up, uploading course content online, tracking students’ participation online, assisting students having difficulty with online environment, and grading of student work.
We look forward to receiving your application!
From The New School's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 2 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job