Instructional Aide, Humanities

Arizona State University

Instructional aide grading and supporting learners in ASU’s remote humanities courses. Providing feedback, managing assignments, and engaging students through online discussions and live sessions.

Posted 8/5/2026part-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to providing consistent support to students in a remote learning environment. Proficient in utilizing Learning Management Systems like Canvas to facilitate learner engagement and assessment.

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Bachelor's DegreeExperience With CanvasStrong Written And Verbal SkillsPrior Teaching ExperienceKnowledge Of Social Science

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Hard Skills

GradingLearner AssessmentCourse ManagementContent KnowledgeStudent Success

Soft Skills

Engagement SkillsTeam-Building SkillsCommunication SkillsProactive Work EthicAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CanvasLearning Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

Completed ENG 101Completed ENG 102Completed ENG 105

Industry Keywords

Universal Learner CoursesPolitical ScienceGlobal StudiesCriminal JusticeSocial WorkCommunicationsEducationEnglish

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with grading and course management for remotely delivered Universal Learner Courses
Provide learner assessment, substantive feedback, and grade support for in-class activities and assignments
Monitor and grade assignments
Help learners navigate challenges within the Universal Learner Course
Address learner challenges through course discussion boards
Monitor and engage in discussion activities
Host live learner sessions when assigned by faculty
Participate in initial training and calibration sessions
Perform other tasks assigned by the Learning Enterprise team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or training
Knowledge of one or more of: History, Political Science, Global Studies, Criminal Justice, Social Science, Religious Studies, Social Work, Communications, Education, or English
Significant understanding of course concepts
Strong written and verbal skills
Excellent engagement, team-building, and communications skills
Prior teaching experience is a plus, especially with high-school students
Experience as a tutor and/or with student success
Experience with Canvas or a comparable Learning Management System
Ability to work proactively with limited oversight
Ability to excel in changing or challenging circumstances
Content knowledge and/or coursework in a related field
Commitment to providing consistent support to students
Must have completed ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 105, or equivalent
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
This position does not meet eligibility requirements for Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Must complete mandatory fingerprinting
Role is based in Arizona; special permission is required for out-of-state employment and may not be granted
Ability to perform extended sitting, keyboarding, computer mouse use, and occasional physical tasks including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote work arrangement
Training sessions, including synchronous or asynchronous training
Opportunity to support remote Universal Learner Courses
No guaranteed hours; 5–20 hours per week per 8-week session
Fingerprinting and background screening provided as part of the hiring process