Summer Institute Staff Opportunities
Our summer institutes are a five-week intensive training program designed to set corps members up for success. Summer institute staff members play a central role in our organization by training our newest corps members, while receiving unique leadership and growth opportunities.
There are a variety of roles available within each institute, including instructional roles and operational roles. Many of our instructional roles are staffed by Teach For America corps members, alums and other experienced teachers and educators.
APPLY NOW FOR INSTITUTE ROLES
We are now accepting applications for our 2012 summer institute.
Quick Facts
- # of institutes: 9
- # of staff members: 1070
- Salary range: $2,500-$9,500
- Time commitment: 6-8 weeks
Our People
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Jasmin TorresCorps Member Advisor, New York City Institute“I knew I’d have a lasting impact on corps members, and receive great professional development.” -
Riyaz GayasaddinCorps Member Advisor, Philadelphia Institute“I was in charge of 12 first-year CMs who were learning how to become effective and transformational teachers.” -
Charlie OdomCorps Member Advisor, Philadelphia Institute“I love the culture at institute: dedicated leaders all in one place working hard for our students.” -
Katie CampbellOperations Director, Los Angeles Institute“My day usually started around 4:45 a.m. and I'd go to bed around 9 p.m. in order to be well-rested for the day ahead.” -
JuDonn DeShieldsCurriculum Specialist, Philadelphia Institute“I help new teachers to become the superhero teachers that they were meant to be.” -
Eric KinneCurriculum Coordinator, Los Angeles Institute“I'm still teaching, and each year I return to institute I become a better teacher. (2010 was my 5th Institute!)”
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