CTD Temporary Summer Teaching Assistant, Grades 6-12

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Teaching Assistant (Grades 6-12)

CTD Academic Summer Camp at Northwestern University

Teaching Assistants work in close collaboration with Instructors to provide academically challenging instruction to CTD students. Teaching Assistants support student engagement and directly supervise students before class, during lunch, and throughout the academic day . Teaching Assistants lead virtual study sessions online in the evenings twice per week.

Employment Dates and Compensation

• Tentative training dates: June 24, 2026 & June 25, 2026

• Dates of Employment: June 28 - August 7, 2026

• Compensation: $17.25/hr.

• M-F, 8:00am - 3:30pm, one half-hour unpaid break per day; 37.5 hours weekly max

  • Grades 6-8 TAs support virtual study sessions in the evenings Tuesday/Thursday 6:30pm - 8:00pm

  • Grades 9-12 TAs support virtual study sessions Tuesday/Thursday from 7:15pm - 8:45pm

Qualifications

• Current or past enrollment in a college undergraduate or graduate degree program required.

• Previous experience working with children in a classroom or camp setting is a plus.

• CLI Teaching Assistant applicants: Demonstrated experience in service-learning and/or experiential education programs.

• Must be able to traverse distances of at least one mile with or without accommodation.

• Must be able to lift and/or maneuver at least 40 lbs.

General Responsibilities

• Learn, implement, and adhere to CTD and Northwestern policies, procedures, and staff conduct expectations as outlined in the staff handbook and by administrative staff.

• Maintain CTD's standard of active supervision at all times according to grade level requirements.

• Communicate regularly with Instructor to review course goals, daily objectives, teaching strategies and methods, and expectations of the TA role.
• Assist Instructors with all instruction-related tasks, such as taking notes on student progress, leading small groups, etc.
• Prepare for specific lessons and daily duties by keeping up with course content, readings, etc.
• Substitute for Instructor, if necessary.
• Communicate with academic, residential, and administrative staff regarding student progress.
• Promptly document any academic or behavioral issues within 12 hours of any incident.
• Review student medical notes, i.e. allergies/other medical needs, and uphold confidentiality policies.
• Assume program-related responsibilities as requested by CTD administrative staff.
• Science TAs: Assist Instructor and/or Lab Prep Coordinator in the set up and clean-up of labs; implement safety plans according to university guidelines and regulations.
• Science TAs: participate in Northwestern University and outside laboratory (if applicable) safety training.
• Assume program-related responsibilities as reasonably requested by CTD directors and administrators.

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