Teaching Assistant - Entrepreneurship

Job Description

Masai, in academic collaboration with a premier institute, is looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Teaching Assistant (TA) to support its Entrepreneurship online program. The TA will assist in ensuring a high-quality learner experience through academic support, market research, and learner engagement. This is a part-time role suitable for professionals with hands-on entrepreneurial experience and a passion for mentoring emerging founders and innovators. Key Responsibilities (KRAs): Doubt-Solving Sessions: Host or moderate weekly sessions to address student queries, clarify business concepts, and discuss startup scenarios. Q&A and Discussion Forum Support: Provide timely and accurate responses to questions raised by learners across forums, live chats, or emails. Research Support: Collaborate with the academic team to conduct up-to-date research on entrepreneurship trends, startup ecosystems, funding landscapes, and business models to enrich course content. Learner Engagement: Encourage consistent learner interaction through discussions, assignment guidance, and constructive feedback to boost motivation and performance. Content Feedback Loop: Gather and share insights from learners to help instructors improve course delivery and effectiveness continuously. Candidate Requirements: 2+ years of professional experience in Entrepreneurship, such as founding or working in a startup, business development, or venture building. Strong understanding of startup lifecycle, lean methodologies, product-market fit, fundraising, and go-to-market strategies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prior teaching, mentoring, or TA experience is a plus. Familiarity with online education platforms or LMS tools is an added advantage. Strong problem-solving ability and a genuine interest in helping learners succeed. Background from a top B-school or reputed entrepreneurship program is a plus.