About the role#
Harvard Student Agencies is hiring instructors for the Academies team for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You will work 40 hours per week from June 1 through August 14. Instructors earn $37.50 per hour.
What you'll do#
- Teach high-school-aged students in programs covering business, coding, government, pre-med, and economics.
- Work with co-instructors to deliver lessons based on provided curricula.
- Manage a classroom with a student-to-instructor ratio of 15:1 or better.
- Welcome new students each week as programs run on a weekly cycle.
- Help students track their progress and complete a final capstone project.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
- Support program logistics as needed.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current Harvard undergraduate student.
- Strong communication skills are required.
- You should be comfortable working with students and interested in education.
- You must commit to working the required program weeks.
- No prior teaching experience is necessary for this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $37.50 per hour
- Employment Type: Full-time
About Harvard Student Agencies
Harvard Student Agencies is a non-profit organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1957, it operates as a student-run company with 10 business units. The organization employs 800 students annually and generates $13 million in yearly revenue. Its services include tutoring, campus tours, retail, and custom apparel.
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