Part Time - STEM Academy - Teaching Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 198,374 - 297,561; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Abington invites applications for up to eight part-time STEM Academy Teaching Assistants to support in-person math and science instruction in a Northeast Philadelphia program. Responsibilities include tutoring, following written instructions, and collaborating with STEM faculty; schedule 1:00 p.m.

to 6:00 p.m. on most weekdays, totaling 8–12 hours weekly, with pay at $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Timely completion of responsibilities and initiative in problem solving.
• Proficiency in at least one STEM area or Education (5th semester students or higher preferred).
• Ability to understand instructions and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Current or former Penn State Abington student (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to deliver STEM-based instruction, activities, and labs for high school students.
• Follow and revise written instructions and supporting materials for all STEM activities.
• Provide weekly updates, reports, and materials to STEM Faculty Coordinator.
• Communicate regularly with STEM team members and Faculty Coordinator to ensure proper content and problem solving.

Skills

STEM proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

PSU Abington student status

5th semester or higher

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Abington is searching for up to eight (8) part-time STEM Academy Teaching Assistants for an in-person math and science based high school program at a community organization in Northeast Philadelphia. The Teaching Assistants will be responsible for offering classroom support and content tutoring while working with faculty in STEM fields (Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, Computer Science). Project activities will occur between September 2025 and June 2025, with opportunities to extend project participation into later semesters. Program activities take place between 1:00 p.m. to 6:0 p.m. on most weekdays. Teaching Assistants will generally work between 8-12 hours per week.Hourly compensation for this opening is $18/hour with long-term participation in the project potentially being at a higher rate and/or for additional hours.

Job Duties

• Work collaboratively to deliver STEM based instruction, activities, and labs for high school students.
• Follow and revise written instructions and supporting materials for all STEM activities.
• Provide weekly updates, reports, and materials to STEM Faculty Coordinator.
• Communicate regularly with fellow STEM team members and Faculty Coordinator to ensure proper content and problem solving.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Timely completion of job responsibilities and taking initiative to resolve problems.
• Proficiency within at least one STEM area of interest (Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, Computer Science) or Education (5th semester students or higher preferred).
• Ability to understand instructions and work independently as well as collaboratively on tasks.
• Current or former Penn State Abington student (preferred).

Background Checks/Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

EEO Statement

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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