STEM Academy Tutor & Lab Assistant (Evenings)

The Pennsylvania State University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 298,000; 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. Teaching Assistants will support classrooms and provide content tutoring while collaborating with STEM faculty in Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, and Computer Science. Shifts run 4:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. on most weekdays.

Qualifications

• Proficiency within at least one STEM area (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).
• Timely completion of job responsibilities and taking initiative to resolve problems.

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 fellow STEM team members and Faculty Coordinator to ensure proper content and problem solving.

Skills

STEM knowledge

Education background

Independent work

Education

Penn State Abington student

Job description

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. Teaching Assistants will support classrooms and provide content tutoring while collaborating with STEM faculty in Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, and Computer Science. Shifts run 4:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. on most weekdays.