Pre-College Hourly Teaching Assistant

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,931 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Pre-College Hourly Teaching Assistant to support students in summer programs run by the Center for Pre-College Programs. The role requires college enrollment for Fall 2026 and a GPA of 3.0 or higher, with full availability for Summer 2026 activities.

You will assist instructors in math, communications, computer science, and engineering, supervise groups of up to 24 students, and help assess progress while modeling exemplary behavior.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college for Fall 2026 with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• GPA 3.0+ is required or preferred.
• Interest in math, computing, and engineering fields.
• Experience with elementary to high school students is preferred.
• Willingness to supervise students on campus and on field trips.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of up to 24 students on campus and during field trips.
• Assist instructors with activities in mathematics, communications, computer science, and engineering.
• Model positive behavior and monitor student conduct.
• Assist teachers in assessing student progress toward learning goals.
• Build positive relationships with students as a mentor.

Education

Enrolled in college for Fall 2026

GPA 3.0+

Strong interest in math/computing/engineering

Previous experience with students (K-12)

Able to supervise groups on campus and on field trips

Job description

Title: Pre-College Hourly Teaching Assistant

Department: Pre-College Programs

Reports To: Director for Program Operations and Outreach

Position Type: Staff

Position Summary: Work as a Teaching Assistant for academic summer programs that are run through the Center for Pre-College Programs for post 4th grade - post 11th grade students.

Essential Functions

• Supervise a group of 24 elementary, middle, or high school students while on campus and on off‑campus field trips.
• Assist classroom instructors in activities related to students' academic development and enrichment in mathematics, communications, computers science, and engineering.
• Monitor students' behavior in and outside of the classroom and model appropriate behavior for students.
• Assist teachers in assessing student progress toward achieving the learning goals.
• Build positive and appropriate relationships with students as a strong role model and mentor throughout the program.

Additional Functions

You are required to attend all general meetings with program directors and staff, training sessions, and clean‑up dates.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Enrolled in college for Fall 2026 with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Full availability is required for all of the following dates:
• TA Training: Summer 2026
• Preparation Days: Summer 2026
• Program Dates: July 1st – August 30th (Mondays–Thursdays)
• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with elementary, middle, or high school students.

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly range for this position is $15.92-$18.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA

Non-Exempt, Part-Time