Part Time - STEM Academy - Teaching Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Abington is seeking up to eight part-time STEM Academy Teaching Assistants for an in-person math and science high school program at a community organization in Northeast Philadelphia. Activities will occur from September 2026 to June 2027, with opportunities to extend participation into later semesters. Shifts are 4:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. on most weekdays, totaling about 8–12 hours per week. Pay is $18 per hour, with higher rates possible for long-term participation and additional

Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least one STEM area (Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, Computer Science) or Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver STEM-based instruction, activities, and labs for high school students.
• Follow and revise written instructions and supporting materials for STEM activities.
• Provide weekly updates and materials to the STEM Faculty Coordinator.
• Communicate with STEM team members and Faculty Coordinator to ensure content accuracy.

Skills

Teaching

STEM Education

Job description

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.

Project activities will occur between September 2026 and June 2027, with opportunities to extend project participation into later semesters.

Program activities take place between 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 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.
• Current or former Penn State Abington student (preferred).

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

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