Teaching Assistant

Teaching AssistantJobDescription   

AboutEdconic 

Edconic exists to connect ambition with success.
We make learning unforgettable and transformative to prepare students to be leaders in careers around the world.Edconic reimagines how and where learning happens by designing immersive, aspirational, and uniqueeducational
experiences in partnership with the world’s most iconic organizations such as The New York Times, Vogue, Sotheby's, and WIRED. 

Our pre-college programs deliver industry-immersive classes to connect learners directly to industry experts and educators from around the world.Held in New York City,
Edconic offers two-weekcoursesthroughout the summer anda one-week course during the winter. During this time, students learn, investigate, and explore while having fun, making lasting connections with peers, mentors, and instructors who share their passions and interests.    

Essential Duties & Responsibilities    

Teaching Assistants (TAs) play an essential role in supporting the academic and community experience ofEdconic programs,including The School of The New York Times Summer Academy, Vogue Summer School, Sotheby's Institute of Art Summer Institute, and WIRED
Summer
Academy. They work closely withFacultyCoordinators, Lead Instructors, Instructors, and the Academics Team to ensure that courses run smoothly,thatstudents are engaged and supported,and that the classroom experience reflectsEdconic’s standards of academic rigor, inclusivity,accessibility
and care.   

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:    

• Support faculty in delivering high-quality,rigorous academic content for students across pre-college programs.   

• Provide pedagogicalassistance in the classroom, includingfacilitating small-group work, helping clarify readings, and guiding students through assignments and projects. 

• Serve as a mentor and an approachable point of contact forstudents, fostering a welcome and supporting learning environment.   

• Coordinate daily classroomlogistics, including technology setup, whiteboards, and multimedia materials. 

• Liaise with the Academics Team toassist with guest speakers, site visits, andspecial events. 

• Accompany students on site visits throughout New York City, ensuring a safe, and positive educational experience.  

• Maintain familiarity with all instructional materials,rubrics, and learning
  objectives to better support student understanding. 

• Assist in monitoring student behavior andcommunicate relevant updates to programleadership. 

• Performadditional academic or administrative tasks as assigned by the Faculty Coordinator, Academics Team, and faculty.  

Knowledge & Abilities    

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge,skill, and abilityrequired. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to professionalism. 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in fast-pacedenvironments. 

• Familiarity with Canvas, Zoom, and classroom technology (AV systems). 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask andadapt quickly to changing classroom or logistical needs.  

• Strong understanding of youth mentorship, academic support, and inclusive teaching practices. 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment andmaintain composure in high-energy educational settings. 

• Commitment to supporting and embracing diversity and inclusion in all interactions. 

• Enthusiasmand passion for supporting and mentoringyoungstudents, especially thoseaged 14-18. 

• Content knowledge. Please see each school’s respective website for the course catalog: 

• The School of The New York Times 

• Vogue Summer School 

• Sotheby's Institute of Art 

• Wired Summer Academy  

Education, WorkExperience and/or Licensure    

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  

• Previous youth development and/or program support experience (e.g., summer camps, residential programs) 

• Previous teaching,tutoring, or other educational experience is desirable. 

• Content knowledge. 

• At least two years of undergraduate experience. 

• CPR/First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain certification at your own expense. 

• Three professional references arerequired.   

Other Requirements    

AsTeachingAssistants work closely with minors, candidates must pass a criminal background check and successfully complete all requiredtrainings. 

Schedule   

SummerTerm
Dates (excluding weekends):    

Term 1: June8th - June 19th  

Term 2: June 22nd-
July 3rd 

Term 3: July6th - July 17th  

Term 4: July 20st – July 31st 

Hours range from36-40 hours per week: 
Monday-Friday (week 1), Monday-Thursday (week 2).   

Please be aware that this position may require work on certain holidays, including Juneteenth (June 19th) andFourth of July (July 4th), depending on program needs.  

Candidates should specify their availability for all four terms.Ideally, candidates should be available for all four terms, as well as fortraining sessions
usuallyscheduled for the week prior to the start of thefirstterm.  

Physical Demands    

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travelup and down stairs, crouch,stoop and reach.   

• Ability tolift up to 25 lbs.
   

Work Environment    

The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

• Basic office environment   

• Basic classroom environment   

• NYC trips involve a variety of settings and environments.   

Stipend: $1800 per term. 

Application requirements 
 

• Resume 

• Cover letter explaining your interests and qualifications, with specific reference to whichEdconic school you areapplying for and the courses you are interested inbeing a Teaching Assistant.
  Please note that, whilewe will make every effort to honor your placement preference, you may be assigned to a different schooldepending on the needs ofeach program.