Part-time Assistant Program Instructor

Penn State

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Hybrid
Curriculum development prior to program
Facilitate sessions during program week
Support students on autism spectrum
Penn State is seeking a part-time Graduate Student Assistant Instructor for their Embark program, aimed at supporting first-year students on the autism spectrum. The role involves curriculum development and facilitation of sessions during the program week in June 2026, requiring current graduate students with an interest in special education or related fields

Job Summary

  • The Graduate Student Assistant Instructor supports the design and delivery of curriculum for incoming first-year students on the autism spectrum through the Embark Penn State summer program.
  • This role involves collaborating with College of Education faculty to develop, refine, and organize curriculum and session materials in advance of the program week.
  • Applicants must be current graduate students at Penn State with a preference for those in the College of Education.

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Penn State is seeking a part-time Graduate Student Assistant Instructor for their Embark program, aimed at supporting first-year students on the autism spectrum. The role involves curriculum development and facilitation of sessions during the program week in June 2026, requiring current graduate students with an interest in special education or related fields.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • curriculum development prior to program
  • facilitate sessions during program week
  • support students on autism spectrum

Nice-to-have

  • interest in special education fields
  • experience with executive-function scaffolding
  • collaborative team work environment

Key Requirements

  • Current graduate student at Penn State
  • Commitment to June 7–12, 2026 schedule
  • Successful completion of background checks

Work Rights

Must be current Penn State graduate student

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