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About the Role
We are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with strong backgrounds in mathematics, computer science, or a related quantitative field for our Academy of Math and Programming (AMP) in New York City. This is a temporary, six-week summer role, including one week of training before the five-week student program. AMP serves recent high school graduates of diverse backgrounds who have experienced barriers to access and opportunity within advanced STEM education. You will support students in the classroom and help supervise the residential program, working alongside instructors and other teaching assistants.
Responsibilities
- Support mathematics and computer science curricula.
- Help instructors deliver lessons in areas such as combinatorics, number theory, algorithms, programming, and software development.
- Work with students individually and in small groups during classes, problem-solving sessions, and study hours.
- Support classroom supervision, assignment review, and other academic coordination.
- Teach, guide, and play strategy games with students.
- Reside with students in the dormitory for the duration of the program and serve as an active, responsible program leader beyond the classroom, supporting student well-being and reinforcing community expectations.
- Lead academic and social activities during evenings and select weekends.
Requirements
- An undergraduate student in mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
- Experienced with, or interested in, working with students in an academic or residential setting.
- Have a strong background in mathematics, computer science, or both; it is fine to have greater depth in one subject than the other.
- Comfortable with foundational programming and mathematical problem-solving, and willing to learn beyond your primary area of expertise.
- A patient and encouraging communicator who enjoys helping students work through challenging material.
- Exercises sound judgment, maintains clear boundaries, and handles sensitive student matters discreetly, escalating concerns when appropriate.
- Available to live on site for the full program and support evening and select weekend activities.
Skills
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Programming
- Data Analysis
- Game Theory
- Combinatorics
- Number Theory
- Algorithms
- Software Development
- Strategy Games
- Logic
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Temporary
- Summer Role
- Residential
Experience Level
- Undergraduate Student
Education Level
- Undergraduate
Benefits
- Travel provided
- Housing provided
- On-site meals provided
About the Company
- Jane Street deeply values the quality of our educational programming, and we compensate our high-caliber staff accordingly.
- AMP is a residential program serving recent high school graduates of diverse backgrounds who have experienced barriers to access and opportunity within advanced STEM education.
- Students study mathematics, computer programming, data analysis, and game theory through challenging and interactive classes, problem-solving sessions, and games.