Part Time - STEM Academy - Teaching Assistant

Penn State Univeristy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks part-time STEM Academy Teaching Assistants to support high school students in math and science. This role involves delivering engaging STEM instruction, tutoring, and collaborating with faculty to enhance the learning experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in STEM fields and a passion for education. With flexible hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic journeys, this position is perfect for those looking to contribute to a vibrant educational community while gaining valuable experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least one STEM area or Education preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver STEM based instruction and support to high school students.
• Communicate regularly with faculty and team members.

Skills

STEM Instruction

Classroom Support

Tutoring

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Current or former Penn State Abington student

5th semester in STEM or Education

Job description

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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 January 2024 and June 2025, with opportunities to extend project participation into later semesters. Program activities take place between 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 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.

• Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check.

• Current or former Penn State Abington student (preferred).

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