Job Description

Job Description

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.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Summer-Teaching-Assistant_R0003136

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Flexible hours,

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