Summer Teaching Assistant

Organization Summary: Prep for Prep is a premier educational and leadership development program that develops ethical and effective leaders who reflect society. Prep identifies New York City’s most promising students, prepares them to excel at the nation's top independent schools, and supports their academic, professional, and personal growth through middle school, high school, college graduation, and beyond. A core component of the Prep for Prep experience is The Preparatory Component, a rigorous 14-month course that prepares students academically and socially to excel in an independent school.

Today, Prep’s more than 4,000 alumni serve in leadership roles in nearly every industry and facet of society, including education, business, finance, law, technology, media, government, charitable organizations, and the arts.

Learn more about Prep for Prep at www.prepforprep.org.

Position Summary: Prep for Prep seeks Teaching Assistants for its in-person 7-week Summer Preparatory Program.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be required to assist Prep’s Humanities teachers during the Summer Session of the Preparatory Component (classes and other core programming will be in session Monday through Friday from June 29 to August 17, 2026).

Your responsibilities will include assisting the main classroom teacher with administrative tasks, such as preparing, grading, and correcting student work, and maintaining classroom attendance records. You will also provide instructional support by helping execute daily lesson plans, working closely with individual students, tutoring students, supporting the main classroom teacher during Office Hours sessions, and communicating classroom and student needs to appropriate personnel. You will assist with student supervision and classroom management, including supervising students during lunch and recreation and helping maintain a safe, structured, and productive classroom environment. Additionally, you will help support the program's general needs when needed and as communicated.
 
Position Requirements:
To be eligible for this position, candidates must:
  • Be studying towards a BA at a selective college (current Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior)
  • Have a strong academic background in English or a closely related subject (History, Politics, or Sociology for Problems and Issues in Modern American Society (PIMAS) position)
  • Be energetic, communicative, adaptable, well-organized, and collaborative individuals
  • Be able to relate to highly motivated students of color

Compensation:
$17.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

 
How to Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to personnel@prepforprep.org with the subject line Summer TA.
 
Prep for Prep is an equal opportunity employer.
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