Summer Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking enthusiastic Summer Teaching Assistants to support engaging summer programs for high school students. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation in STEM and business fields through hands-on, project-based learning. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for working with diverse groups. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation in a supportive environment. This temporary position is perfect for graduate or advanced undergraduate students looking to make a meaningful impact this summer.

Qualifications

• Graduate or high-level undergraduate student studying STEM or business.
• Undergraduate Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in summer programs for students in grades 9-12.
• Work collaboratively with diverse students and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Judgement

Positive Attitude

Sense of Humor

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate Student in STEM or Business

Job description

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JOB TITLE

Summer Teaching Assistant

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

In Summer 2025, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will offer a wide range of summer programs for students in grades 9 – 12. Our programs are designed to give participants a brief introduction to a hands-on, project-based college education. Programs are one to five weeks in length. We offer STEM programs such as biomedical engineering, computer science, data science, mechanical engineering, physics, and robotics, as well as various business and humanities courses. Please see more information about our programs at www.wpi.edu/+summer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs is seeking to hire part-time teaching assistants for our summer programs with students in grades 9-12. These positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for our office and will be filled on an as needed basis. Depending on the program(s) you are interested in working with, your start date will be either July 7 or July 21. All positions are considered temporary employment for our summer 2025 programs, only.

All applicants require excellent interpersonal skills, good judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. A successful teaching assistant will also exhibit a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and an interest in working with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes.

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate or high-level undergraduate student who is studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or business.

Undergraduate Degree Preferred

Conditional offer pending a criminal background check.

COMPENSATION:

Varies, depending on the program

To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three references.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status,or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.