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Teaching Assistant

Engineering Society of Detroit
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The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) is seeking to hire an enthusiastic, energetic, mature and responsible Engineering Teaching Assistant to support the instructional and learning needs for fifth through eighth grade students in the Boys in Engineering Academy (BEA) and the Girls in Engineering Academy (GEA). ESD is looking for Teaching Assistants who will enjoy working with young, minority students to be the next generation of engineers.

 

The ideal applicant will work under the supervision of the B/GEA Program Manager/Director providing additional assistance and direction to students. The Teaching Assistant is expected to assist in the planning, organizing and implementing appropriate instructional programs in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. B/GEA's classes include Math, Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Coding, Chemistry, English and more.

 

The purpose of BEA and GEA is to introduce students to the field of engineering through an exploration of different concepts and information. B/GEA is also a program designed to ameliorate the gender and minority gap in engineering and in engineering education. By using principles and methods of design and analysis, at an elementary level, students will be engaged through group work and project-based learning in research and teaching labs. The students will be encouraged to think creatively throughout this hands-on experience.

 

 

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Support lessons developed by the BEA instructors, individually and in groups.
  • Assist B/GEA instructors in supervising classroom activities.
  • Intentional focus on student achievement.
  • Work one-on-one with students to help them understand and apply principles taught by the BEA instructors.
  • Monitor the classroom and identify students who may be struggling in completing assignments and assist students who need additional help.
  • Help to organize classroom materials and set up equipment that the BEA instructors will use to carry out class instruction. Help to correct homework, tests, update grades and other assignments as needed.
  • Maintain daily attendance of student participants.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with students and instructional teams.
  • Supervise students in the classroom, during breakfast and at the start and end of each program day.
  • Communicate effectively with students, families and staff.
  • Work outside the normal schedule periodically in collaboration with colleagues when necessary.

Academic Qualifications:

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required; (Freshman or Sophomore level, undergraduate status required).

Experience working with K-12 students is preferred, but not required.

Strong commitment and desire to work with underrepresented youth and staff in a collaborative environment.

Life-long learner, optimistic, flexible, and passionate about helping all students reach their potential.

Open to change and possess skills that promote student achievement and growth.

Exceptional interpersonal skills.

 

 

Other Qualifications:

Must pass a criminal background check.

Pass a drug screening test.

Provide proof of U.S. citizenship status and/or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Must have reliable personal transportation to travel to teaching location.

Must have reliable internet for teaching location.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Professional in communication, appearance and deportment.

Be able to lift or move boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.

Be able to work 11 Saturdays beginning October 2025 thru May 2026 (and one week of instructional preparation).
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Job Type:

Part-Time 

 

Location (s) :

Eastern Michigan University

Lawrence Technological University 

Oakland University

University of Detroit Mercy

 

Contact:

Jazalyn Williams, EA Program Coordinator

Jwilliams@esd.org