Summer Teaching Assistant

20 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time teaching assistants for its summer programs for students in grades 9-12 in Summer 2025. The programs offer a brief introduction to a hands-on, project-based college education in STEM fields like biomedical engineering, computer science, data science, mechanical engineering, physics, and robotics, and also business and humanities courses. Responsibilities include providing support to students, fostering a positive learning environment, and collaborating with staff. Successful candidates will exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. These are temporary positions with start dates in July 2025.
Must have:
  • Graduate or high-level undergraduate student in STEM or business.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Job Details

JOB TITLE

Summer Teaching Assistant

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

In Summer 2025, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will offer a wide range of summer programs for students in grades 9 – 12. Our programs are designed to give participants a brief introduction to a hands-on, project-based college education. Programs are one to five weeks in length. We offer STEM programs such as biomedical engineering, computer science, data science, mechanical engineering, physics, and robotics, as well as various business and humanities courses. Please see more information about our programs at www.wpi.edu/+summer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs is seeking to hire part-time teaching assistants for our summer programs with students in grades 9-12.  These positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for our office and will be filled on an as needed basis. Depending on the program(s) you are interested in working with, your start date will be either July 7 or July 21. All positions are considered temporary employment for our summer 2025 programs, only.

All applicants require excellent interpersonal skills, good judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.  A successful teaching assistant will also exhibit a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and an interest in working with students and staff from diverse backgrounds. 

Qualified applicants will be contacted. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduate or high-level undergraduate student who is studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or business.
  • Undergraduate Degree Preferred
  • Conditional offer pending a criminal background check.

COMPENSATION:    

  • Varies, depending on the program

To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three references.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinarystudents, talentedand dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environmentthat prioritizes mental health and well-being.It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.

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