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)

1. Doubt-Solving & Q&A Sessions

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  Conduct weekly doubt-solving and Q&A sessions in Tamil.

  
  


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  Resolve learner queries related to:

  
  
  
  
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    Python programming fundamentals and clean coding practices

    
    
  
  
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    Logical thinking, loops, and structured problem solving

    
    
  
  
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    Data Structures (arrays, strings, lists, dictionaries, hashmaps)

    
    
  
  
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    Searching and sorting algorithms with intuition and complexity

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Provide clear, step-by-step explanations aligned with course outcomes.

  
  

2. Tutorial Sessions & Concept Reinforcement

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  Conduct tutorial sessions in Tamil to reinforce faculty-led classes.

  
  


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  Help learners understand:

  
  
  
  
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    How the web works (client-server model, HTTP methods, status codes, JSON)

    
    
  
  
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    Frontend fundamentals using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    
    
  
  
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    Backend development concepts using FastAPI

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Ensure learners can translate theory into functional, working code.

  
  

3. Assignment, Lab & GenAI Coding Support

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  Support learners with:

  
  
  
  
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    Programming and DSA assignments

    
    
  
  
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    Frontend interactivity and API communication

    
    
  
  
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    Backend API creation, validation, and CRUD operations

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Assist learners during GenAI Coding Labs, including:

  
  
  
  
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    Using AI tools to understand DSA intuition

    
    
  
  
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    Generating pseudocode and debugging logic

    
    
  
  
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    Creating API documentation with AI assistance

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Review submissions and provide structured, actionable feedback.

  
  

4. Backend, Data & Architecture Guidance

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  Guide learners in:

  
  
  
  
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    Building REST APIs using FastAPI

    
    
  
  
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    Applying Pydantic for data validation

    
    
  
  
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    Designing relational databases and schemas

    
    
  
  
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    Writing SQL queries and integrating databases using ORMs

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Explain low-level design (LLD) concepts and basic backend architecture.

  
  

5. Applied AI & Capstone Project Support

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  Support learners in building LLM-powered backend features such as summarization or rewriting APIs.

  
  


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  Guide learners on:

  
  
  
  
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    LLM fundamentals (tokens, context windows, hallucinations)

    
    
  
  
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    Prompt design and context engineering

    
    
  
  
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    Safe and reliable AI usage in software applications

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Mentor learners through full-stack capstone projects integrating frontend, backend, database, and AI features.

  
  

6. Learner Engagement & Academic Coordination

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  Track learner engagement and academic progress.

  
  


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  Encourage consistent participation through feedback and follow-ups.

  
  


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  Shadow faculty sessions and align tutorial support accordingly.

  
  


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  Escalate academic blockers to cohort managers.

  
  


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  Share learner feedback with academic and product teams.

  
  

Candidate Requirements

Must-Have

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  Minimum 2+ years of experience in Software Development or Applied AI

  
  


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  Strong programming skills in Python

  
  


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  Solid understanding of:

  
  
  
  
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    Data Structures & Algorithms

    
    
  
  
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    REST APIs and backend development

    
    
  
  
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    SQL and relational databases

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Exposure to AI/LLM API integration in applications

  
  


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  Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or TA roles

  
  


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  Comfort mentoring learners and explaining technical concepts in Tamil (spoken & written)

  
  

Good to Have

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  Frontend basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

  
  


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  Experience with Git, GitHub, Jupyter, and LMS platforms

  
  


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  Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows

  
  

Engagement Details

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  Time Commitment: 6–8 hours per week

  
  


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  Mode: Fully remote (online)

  
  


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  Compensation: ₹8,000 – ₹10,000 per month

  
  

Why Join Us

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  Work with Masai School and a premier academic institute

  
  


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  Mentor learners building AI-first software products

  
  


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  Stay hands-on with modern GenAI-powered development workflows

  
  


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  Flexible, remote, part-time engagement with meaningful learner impact