Summer; MS; or PALS Teaching Assistant Arts and Humanities

Summer, (MS)2 or PALS Teaching Assistant – Arts & Humanities

Apply for the Teaching Assistant role at Phillips Academy.

$3,850.00/yr - $4,800.00/yr

Phillips Academy offers a summer program for rising 7th through 12th grade students from June 23 to August 4, 2026. The program includes:

• The flagship Summer Session – a five‑week residential program with courses ranging from computer science to marine biology, ethics, philosophy, and economics.
• Mathematics & Science for Minority Students (MS2) – a STEM scholarship program offering rigorous curriculum and leadership development.
• PALS – partnership with Lawrence Schools that brings motivated middle‑school students to a tuition‑free humanities and STEM enrichment program.

Teaching Assistants are typically rising college seniors or recent graduates.

Responsibilities include:

• Pairing with an experienced mentor to execute the syllabus, support classroom instruction, and plan/lead at least one complete lesson.
• Serving as House Counselors in student dormitories, creating a safe environment, and coordinating dorm duties, meetings, events, and family communication.
• Coaching an afternoon activity, chaperoning on‑campus and off‑campus events, and attending all school, program, and TA meetings.
• Working an average of 35‑40 hours per week: up to 3 hours of class, ~1 hour of coaching, ~2.5 hours of evening study or supervision, plus meetings and trips.

Salary range: $3,850 – $4,800, with potential adjustments based on program demands and experience.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and solicits applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability or other protected characteristic.

Applicants must have successful CORI/SORI and fingerprint background checks and unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Primary and Secondary Education