Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Software Development with Applied AI (Tamil)

Institution: Masai School, in academic collaboration with a premier institute

Course Format: Online

Engagement Type: Part-time

Time Commitment: 6–8 hours per week

Location: Remote (India)

Instruction Language: Tamil

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Software Development / Applied AI
About The Role

Masai School, in academic collaboration with a premier institute, is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Software Development with Applied AI – Tamil) to support learners enrolled in a hands-on program focused on programming fundamentals, full-stack development, and AI-powered software features.

The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for Q&A support, doubt-solving sessions, tutorial facilitation, assignment guidance, and capstone mentoring, helping learners confidently build production-ready, AI-integrated software applications.
Key Responsibilities (KRAs)

• Doubt-Solving & Q&A Sessions
• Conduct weekly doubt-solving and Q&A sessions in Tamil.
• Resolve learner queries related to:
• Python programming fundamentals and clean coding practices
• Logical thinking, loops, and structured problem solving
• Data Structures (arrays, strings, lists, dictionaries, hashmaps)
• Searching and sorting algorithms with intuition and complexity
• Provide clear, step-by-step explanations aligned with course outcomes.
• Tutorial Sessions & Concept Reinforcement
• Conduct tutorial sessions in Tamil to reinforce faculty-led classes.
• Help learners understand:
• How the web works (client-server model, HTTP methods, status codes, JSON)
• Frontend fundamentals using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Backend development concepts using FastAPI
• Ensure learners can translate theory into functional, working code.
• Assignment, Lab & GenAI Coding Support
• Support learners with:
• Programming and DSA assignments
• Frontend interactivity and API communication
• Backend API creation, validation, and CRUD operations
• Assist learners during GenAI Coding Labs, including:
• Using AI tools to understand DSA intuition
• Generating pseudocode and debugging logic
• Creating API documentation with AI assistance
• Review submissions and provide structured, actionable feedback.
• Backend, Data & Architecture Guidance
• Guide learners in:
• Building REST APIs using FastAPI
• Applying Pydantic for data validation
• Designing relational databases and schemas
• Writing SQL queries and integrating databases using ORMs
• Explain low-level design (LLD) concepts and basic backend architecture.
• Applied AI & Capstone Project Support
• Support learners in building LLM-powered backend features such as summarization or rewriting APIs.
• Guide learners on:
• LLM fundamentals (tokens, context windows, hallucinations)
• Prompt design and context engineering
• Safe and reliable AI usage in software applications
• Mentor learners through full-stack capstone projects integrating frontend, backend, database, and AI features.
• Learner Engagement & Academic Coordination
• Track learner engagement and academic progress.
• Encourage consistent participation through feedback and follow-ups.
• Shadow faculty sessions and align tutorial support accordingly.
• Escalate academic blockers to cohort managers.
• Share learner feedback with academic and product teams.
Candidate Requirements

Must-Have

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Software Development or Applied AI
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Solid understanding of:
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• REST APIs and backend development
• SQL and relational databases
• Exposure to AI/LLM API integration in applications
• Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or TA roles
• Comfort mentoring learners and explaining technical concepts in Tamil (spoken & written)

Good to Have

• Frontend basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience with Git, GitHub, Jupyter, and LMS platforms
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows
Engagement Details

• Time Commitment: 6–8 hours per week
• Mode: Fully remote (online)
• Compensation: ₹8,000 – ₹10,000 per month
Why Join Us

• Work with Masai School and a premier academic institute
• Mentor learners building AI-first software products
• Stay hands-on with modern GenAI-powered development workflows
• Flexible, remote, part-time engagement with meaningful learner impact