Pre-College Hourly Teaching Assistant

About the role

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.
• Aid classroom instructors in activities related to students' academic development and enrichment in mathematics, communications, computers science, and engineering.
• Maintain oversight of 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).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay and Benefits

Salary Information: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly range for this position is $15.92-$18.00 (USD).