CTD Temporary Summer Teaching Assistant, PreK - Grade 5

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Teaching Assistant

Academic Summer Day Camps, PreK - Grade 5

Teaching Assistants work closely with instructors to provide safe, challenging and differentiated experiences in the classroom. They also supervise students during breaks, lunch periods and all transition times.

Hourly Pay

• Starting at $17 per hour

Locations and Dates

• Downers Grove: June 15 - July 24 (no programming June 19^th or July 3^rd (tentatively))

• Evanston and Chicago: June 29 - August 7

  • Evanston and Chicago locations to be announced in 2026

• Required training dates:

  • Online synchronous training dates: TBD for Evanston and Chicago; Downers Grove June 10

  • Evanston and Chicago Sites: In-person training at Northwestern University, Evanston Campus: June 25

  • Evanston and Chicago Site visits for staff week of June 22-26

Time Commitment

• Chicago and Evanston: approximately 8:15am to 4:15pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break
  • Mondays and Wednesdays arrive for 8am staff meetings
• Downers Grove: approximately 8:30 - 12:15

Qualifications

• Current or past enrollment in a college undergraduate (or higher) degree program.
• Previous experience working with children in a classroom, camp, or online setting. Preferred: Experience with high-ability and twice-exceptional students.
• Strength and mobility to supervise active children in a classroom and outdoor settings, including the ability to lift a child weighing approximately 40 pounds.

General Responsibilities

• Learn and implement CTD policies and procedures.
• Uphold and promote the CTD Honor Code among staff and students.
• Follow all CTD rules and regulations concerning staff conduct and appropriate dress.
• Assume program-related responsibilities as requested by Site Coordinator and/or Program Coordinator, including attendance at online and/or onsite training sessions.
• Provide instructional support in collaboration with Instructor, including small group facilitation and individual support.
• Set up and cleanup of classroom materials and technology.
• Document student participation and progress toward learning outcomes.
• Actively supervise students during breaks and transition times, including lunch and recess supervision.
• Substitute for instructor, if necessary.

• Review student health notes and uphold confidentiality policies.

Center for Talent Development is accredited through Cognia by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)

As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.

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