Job Description

Prep for Prep is a premier educational and leadership development program that develops ethical and effective leaders who reflect our diverse 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.

The Opportunity: The Teaching Assistant will act as a program monitor, providing support to the Math and Humanities teachers while also offering academic and social assistance to students. The program is scheduled to run from July 7 to August 8, 2025, with working hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
This position reports to the Director of Post-Placement Counseling.                                                                                                  

Essential Duties for a Teaching Assistant include:

• Assist the Math and Humanities teachers during class
• Maintain attendance records, including contact with family when necessary
• Monitor the distribution of MTA passes
• Facilitate emergent situations with students
• Supervise students during lunch
• Communicate daily with the Post-Placement department

Required Skills, Experience, and Competencies include:

• 1 to 2 years of prior experience with advising, mentoring, or teaching middle or high school students
• Previous experience attending, working with, or working for independent schools preferred
• Sound judgment, compassion, a self-directed work ethic, and a commitment to achieving Prep for Prep’s Mission
• Proactive, creative, and takes a solutions-based approach to problem-solving
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
• Team player and enjoys working in collaboration with others towards a common goal
• Embody and advocate for Prep for Prep’s values of Excellence, Integrity, Commitment, Courage, and Community
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues relating to Prep’s student population

Compensation: $27.00/hour

How to Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Academic Enrichment TA” to personnel@prepforprep.org and rosorio@prepforprep.org.

Prep for Prep is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for our students, alumni, families, and staff.

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