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Teaching Assistant, Academy of Math and Programming (AMP)

Jane Street· Summer Enrichment Program
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New York$10ktemporaryPosted 4w ago

About the role

Temporary six-week summer teaching assistant role for AMP in New York City, supporting mathematics and computer science curricula, supervising residential program, and assisting instructors.

Responsibilities

  • Helping instructors deliver lessons in areas such as combinatorics, number theory, algorithms, programming, and software development
  • Working with students individually and in small groups during classes, problem-solving sessions, and study hours
  • Supporting classroom supervision, assignment review, and other academic coordination
  • Teaching, guiding, and playing strategy games with students
  • Residing with students in the dormitory for the duration of the program and serving as an active, responsible program leader beyond the classroom, supporting student well-being and reinforcing community expectations
  • Leading academic and social activities during evenings and select weekends

Qualifications

  • 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
  • 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 primary area of expertise
  • Patient and encouraging communicator who enjoys helping students work through challenging material
  • Exercises sound judgment, maintains clear boundaries, and handles sensitive student matters discreetly
  • Genuine interest in strategy, logic, and mathematical games is preferred
  • Available to live on site for the full program and support evening and select weekend activities

Skills

Required:MathematicsComputer ScienceTeaching/Communication

Benefits

  • Travel, housing, and on-site meals provided
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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