Job Description
Victoria College: Education & Society Program
Position: Teaching Assistant (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2)
EDS261H1S: Child and Adolescent Development in Education
This course examines how children and adolescents develop and explores how best to facilitate their growth and learning in the area of education. Major topics include cognitive, emotional, social, moral, physical and language development. Themes addressed include interpersonal relationships such as pro-social and aggressive behaviour, as well as the influence of schooling, family life and culture. This course includes an experiential learning component whereby students will profile a child based on their cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.
Posting Date: April 27, 2026
Closing Date: May 26, 2026
Estimated course enrolment: 65
Hours of work: 85 hours
Class schedule: Thursdays 3pm-6pm (lecture)
Dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027
Salary: $53.92 per hour as per CUPE agreement
Course Modality: In-person, Victoria College campus
Qualifications required:
• Graduate student in Education or Developmental Psychology (Ph.D. students preferred but Master-level students will be considered). Preference in hiring will be given to graduate students at the University of Toronto and those with prior TA experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of key theories and current research in child and adolescent development, including cognitive, emotional, social, moral, physical, and language development.
• Familiarity with the application of developmental theory to educational settings, including classroom practices, curriculum planning, and student engagement strategies.
• Passion for learning and teaching
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have high capacity for objective, consistent evaluation of student performance
of duties:
The TA will mark student assignments, respond to assignment-related inquiries from students, track student attendance, monitor participation in classes and lead small-group tutorials (as needed).
Application: You must submit as one PDF file, in order (Cover Letter and CV)
Your file must follow this naming convention: Your full name – course code application – date of submission. E.g., FirstName Surname – EDS261H1S application – May 26, 2026
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 2 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment.
Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants’ lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department vic.hr@utoronto.ca.
