Part-time STEM teaching position with MITES (MIT)

MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES), one of the nation’s leading pre-college STEM programs for underrepresented students, is currently hiring for the following temporary positions for the Fall semester.

This is the perfect opportunity for graduate students who are seeking part-time teaching positions on Saturdays that help contribute to equity and diversity in STEM. We’re currently seeking out applicants for:

  • Academic Mentoring Seminar (AMS) Instructor, MITES Saturdays
    • Part-time, In-person
    • 10-12 hours per week, $30/hour
    • Timeline: Fall: Sep-Dec; Spring: Feb-May (8 Saturdays and occasional evening virtual meetings)
    • The MITES Saturdays Academic Mentoring Seminar (AMS) Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. In collaboration with other Academic Mentoring Seminar Instructors, the AMS Instructor is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive curriculum focused on leadership, character education, social-emotional skill building, high academic achievement, college and career access, and community/social action. Throughout the program, Instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote student success. At the end of the program, Instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience. View full job description here.

To apply, please go to https://mites.mit.edu/connect-with-us/join-our-team/ and click on the button on the bottom of the page labeled “Start Your Staff Application.” Feel free to Lucas Mitchell (he/him), the Program and Recruitment Assistant, at lmitch@mit.edu or 617-258-6291 for further questions.

Program Assistant/Intern/Instructor Position for The Boys’ Room

Seeking a Program Assistant/Intern/Instructor for the 2022-2023 academic school year. All are welcome to apply but a Black/Brown male student in their junior/senior or graduate year is preferred. The responsibilities of the Program Assistant/Intern/Instructor would be the following but are not limited to:

  • Attending weekly staff meetings in person and/or online
  • Attending weekly Boys’ Room Group Meetings in person and/or online
  • Assisting Program Founder with devising weekly curriculum for the kids
  • Researching topics assigned by Program Founder
  • Organizing and coordinating visits for guest speakers
  • Seeking Leadership workshops for participants to attend
  • Identifying community service opportunities for participants to attend
  • Helping to maintain (Trello) calendar
  • Sending weekly informational emails to parents 
  • Maintaining Social Media posts on FB and IG
  • Must be familiar with google docs

The hours needed weekly are anywhere from 6-10 hours.

For more information on this position, click here.

For more information on The Boys’ Room, you can visit their website or view this informational video.