Part Time - STEM Academy - Teaching Assistant

Penn State University • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Abington is seeking up to eight (8) part-time STEM Academy Teaching Assistants for an in-person math and science-based high school program located in Northeast Philadelphia. The Teaching Assistants will support classroom activities and provide content tutoring, working alongside faculty in STEM fields such as Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, and Computer Science. The program runs from September 2026 to June 2027, with potential for extension. Activities typically occur on weekday evenings between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., with Teaching Assistants generally working 8-12 hours per week. The hourly compensation is $18/hour, with the possibility of a higher rate or more hours for long-term participants.

Requirements

• 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).
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

• 5th semester students or higher preferred in Education.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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