STEM Matters NYC Programs: NYCCAAM Teaching Assistant

Location: NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics, Lower East Side, Manhattan

Dates: Monday-Friday, July 10-28, 2023 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Do you enjoy working with elementary and middle school age students? Are you interested in aeronautics, space flight, astronomy, robotics, and 3D printing? The NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics (NYCCAAM) is looking for responsible, motivated, and energetic high school students to be Aerospace Camp Teaching Assistants. Get immersed in every aspect of Aerospace Camp, working with campers entering grades 5 and 6 using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robotic kits, flight simulators, and 3D design software. At the conclusion of the program, the Teaching Assistants will work together, using newly honed special skills and knowledge, to develop and lead a space or flight-themed camp lesson. Participants receive a daily MetroCard for travel to/from NYCCAAM.

Orientation: Friday, June 23, 2023 from 9:00am-1:00pm

Interviews: If you are selected as a finalist, you will be invited for an interview at NYCCAAM before or after school after your application has been submitted and reviewed by our committee. Interviews are by invite ONLY for selected finalists.