Office of Education

Teaching & Course Assistants

General Information

Teaching Assistants are a vital part of the educational experience in many courses and important partners in supporting and enhancing student learning. Being a teaching assistant can be a richly rewarding experience in many ways, particularly working with students to help them attain skills and competencies and helping TAs to reinforce their own mastery of course content and to prepare for future careers that may include teaching.

Trainings, Workshops, and On-Going Support

Find trainings, workshops, and on-going supports for Harvard Chan teaching assistants and course assistants. This page is updated regularly, so check back often.

Payment Guidelines at Harvard Chan

The Harvard Chan School-wide policy on minimum pay rates sets a floor for payment of Teaching Assistants (TAs), Lead Teaching Assistants (LTAs), and Course Assistants (CAs), and define basic differences in responsibilities.

FAQs about TAing

This FAQ section will cover identifying TA roles, student unionization, TA payments, and much more.

Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning: Resources for Teaching Fellows & Assistants

Click here for more information.