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Teaching Assistant

Requisition Number:

64438

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Temporary Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

22-May-2025

Date Posted:

19-May-2025
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Job Summary

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with our K-12 students in the classroom, assisting in hands-on facilitation, classroom management, and STEM instruction (camps and classes are taught by STEM Instructors, typically STEM graduate students or experienced teachers). TA's should be ready to share their enthusiasm for STEM topics and help participants engage with the content.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CU Science Discovery is a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education outreach organization in the Division of Continuing Education at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Science Discovery collaborates with CU faculty, research groups, institutes, and graduate and undergraduate students to develop and deliver hands-on, inquiry-based programs for K-12 students and teachers that feature CU STEM research and model standard methodologies in teaching and learning.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Attend mandatory (paid) training week from May 27 to May 30, 2025. Date subject to change due to start date. 
  • Assist STEM Instructors in facilitating hands-on activities and classroom management during K-12 summer camps and high school classes.
  • Supervise and ensure the safety of campers during all camp activities and transitions.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for campers to explore STEM concepts.
  • Provide guidance and support to campers as they engage in hands-on experiments and projects.
  • Assist in the setup, organization, and cleanup of camp materials and equipment.
  • Serve as a positive role model for campers, promoting curiosity, creativity, and teamwork.
  • Communicate effectively with campers, parents, leadership team, and classroom instructor.
  • Address any behavioral or disciplinary issues according to camp policies and procedures.
  • Uphold and enforce camp rules and safety guidelines to ensure a positive and enriching experience for all.
  • Supervise check-in & check-out for campers, insuring they go home with the correct guardians.

What You Should Know

  • There is a mandatory (paid) training week from May 27 to May 30, 2025. Date subject to change due to start date.

What We Can Offer

  • The pay for this position is $18/hr.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave. 

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What We Require

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment. Appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

What You Will Need

  • Active listening skills.
  • Organization skills.
  • Verbal communication skills.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Prior experience with K-12 students.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials: 
  1. A current resume. 
  2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by May 22, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu