Part Time - STEM Academy - Teaching Assistant
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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. The Teaching Assistants will be responsible for offering classroom support and content tutoring while working with faculty in STEM fields (Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, Computer Science). Project activities will occur between September 2025 and June 2025, with opportunities to extend project participation into later semesters. Program activities take place between 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 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
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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