Pre-College High School Course Assistant (TA), In Person, Summer 2026

Columbia University's Pre-College Programs for High School Students is seeking qualified candidates to serve as High School Course Assistants (TAs) to teach on-campus courses during Summer '26. Assistants will help teachers with pedagogy and course logistics, including breakout sessions, evaluating student work, and delivering guest lectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate-level degree in a related field
• Current enrollment in a pertinent undergraduate program at Columbia University/Barnard College
• Current enrollment in a pertinent graduate program
• Strong content knowledge as it relates to the subject matter required
• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Previous teaching assistant or tutoring experience preferred

Benefits

• Paid in the range of $2,549 (3-Week Courses) to $911 (1-Week Courses)