2026 Summer Teaching Assistant at Summer Advantage USA in Gary, IN

Teacher Assistant

Job Summary: As the Summer Advantage Teacher Assistant, you are responsible for serving as a mentor to our scholars. As a constant for our scholars throughout the day, our Teacher Assistants are expected to build a strong rapport with our scholars which uniquely position them to support scholars' success throughout the day.
 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Ability to work the entirety of the program (including attending training prior to program start)
• Responsible for building a rapport with their scholars that supports positive behavior and providing scholar supervision throughout the day
• Support scholar arrival and dismissal, lead breakfast and community time and escort scholars to lunch and/ or recess
• Responsible for supporting both morning academic lesson plans and afternoon enrichment lesson plans, ensuring scholars are paying attention and engaged
• Lead a small group workshop as assigned by their Academic Lead Teacher
• Responsible for supporting Friday field trips, college visits and service learning projects
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of a healthy, safe and engaging classroom culture

 

Experience and Education Requirements: 

• Experience working with youth
• Associate degree or some college preferred
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to implementing the SA program model with fidelity.
• Maintains a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

 

About Summer Advantage: 

Summer Advantage USA is a non-profit organization that runs high-quality summer learning programs for children in grades K-8. Our research-based program focuses on academics & enrichment and aims to provide children access to a well-rounded summer program that helps them succeed in school, stimulates their dreams for the future, and helps them develop as leaders in their communities.