Inspire TA Position Summer 2026 (Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Fairfax, VA

9h • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

UVA | Northern Virginia is hosting its Inspire Program for High School students in Northern Virginia during Summer 2026. The Inspire Program is for high school students (rising 10-12 graders) and will run June 22nd – July 31st, 2026. Inspire bridges the gap between curriculum and interest-based learning, offering both in-person (Fairfax, VA) and online programming. We are looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to support in-person and online courses i n Northern Virginia ( Fairfax , VA) . TAs are responsible for supporting the instructor and the students’ engagement, inside and outside of the classroom s We are hiring for the following roles: Summer TAs (Multiple Positions, d ependent on Enrollment) 1 Lead Inspire TA Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide exceptional support to the instructor. C reate an inclusive and empowering learning environment for students. In - Person Time Commitment Both Summer TA's and Lead Inspire TA: June 22nd - July 31st. 8:00 am – 4: 30 pm from Monday - Friday. T hree 1- hour orientation sessions before the start of the course. Summer TA training begins the week of June 15th. (Up to 20 hours). This i s an in-person position. T he ability to commute to Fairfax , Virginia is . Lead Inspire TA The lead TA for Inspire will be responsible for all tasks and time commitments listed above with the addition of : Up to 10 hours online per week from time of hire (May 1st) to program start date (June 22nd). Editing documents, creating welcome packets, emailing students, setting up Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). 2 full days in person before the program start date for setup. The Lead TA is not required t o complete work in person until June 2nd. Some weekend work may be to respond to learners. Compensation $2 2 / hour. To apply, please online through Workday at : insert link Application Materials ( attach both) Cover Letter . The cover letter should include which position you are applying for , and why you would be a good fit for the role. Resume Evaluation Process Phone Screen Zoom Interview Position is open until filled. Application reviews will begin February 6 and will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Applications will close when all courses are staffed. Please note, this is an hourly paid position and not a graduate teaching assistantship (no health care subsidy or tuition remission) This position is open to all UVA u ndergraduate and graduate students who have completed their fir st year by June 202 5 .

Requirements

• Resume and Cover Letter are required to apply.
• Current undergraduate and graduate UVA students who have completed their first year by June 2025

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional support to the instructor.
• Create an inclusive and empowering learning environment for students.
• Editing documents, creating welcome packets, emailing students, setting up Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed