Teaching Assistant: Leadership & Service; Summer
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic, Summer Seasonal, Youth Development
Teaching Assistant:
Leadership & Service (Summer 2026)
Recruitment began on December 30, 2025
and the job listing Expires on January 30, 2026
National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)
American University
The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) seeks Teaching Assistants (TAs) for its Leadership & Service Program
, a 6-day residential conference for high school students interested in leadership development. TAs play a critical role in guiding students through hands-on learning, leadership development, and residential life.
The Role:
Teaching Assistants mentor a small group of 12–16 students
, support academic and leadership programming, and serve as residential advisors. TAs arrive 5 days prior to student arrival for mandatory training and work 6-day sessions with a 3-day break between sessions
. Days are long and active, typically lasting from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
.
Responsibilities:
- Lead small-group discussions and debriefs
- Teach academic and leadership sessions
- Support program logistics and administrative needs
- Chaperone off-campus trips and evening activities
- Live in the residence hall with students and serve as a Resident Advisor
Qualifications
- Current college student with an interest or background in leadership development and/or community development
- Demonstrated leadership experience or training
- Relevant academic, volunteer, or work experience appropriate for teaching sessions
- $650 per session (paid at the end of each session)
- Room, board, and meals provided during sessions (eaten in the dining hall on campus)
- Transportation to and from the conference included
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