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MIT Beaver Works - Fall Computational Problem Solving Teaching Assistant

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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MIT Beaver Works is seeking fall interns to contribute to the Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI) Computational Problem-Solving course. BWSI is a world class educational outreach program that challenges high school students across the country to develop robust solutions through Computational Problem Solving. For more information on BWSI program visit: https://bwsi.mit.edu/. TAs will spend eight weeks co-instructing the courses and moderating a course chat room.

 

Tasks include the following:

  • Co-instruction of college-level course material to top high school students from the U.S.
  • Emphasize good habits for clean code development
  • Expose the students to the applications of math, programming, and machine learning

 

Position Requirements:

  • Current undergraduate/graduate students in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or other technical field, coupled with the demonstrated ability to apply talents to new fields
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts in a concise manner to a wide spectrum of audiences
  • Interest in programming, course development, and educational instruction
  • The course runs October 11 to December 6 2025, Saturdays 11am-1pm EST virtually
  • Course assistants are expected to be available October 6 through December 6 excluding the weekend of Thanksgiving, with a commitment level of 7.5 hours/week

 

Desired Skills:

  • Experience programming in Python
  • Experience with research and/or applications of programming
  • Experience with educational instruction (e.g. teaching, tutoring, etc.)

 

If interested in applying fill out application at the following website: 

https://mit-bwsi.formstack.com/forms/beaverworks_job_application_2025

(select Fall TA for desired employment)

 

A brief resume will be needed to complete the application. For any questions, please contact bwsi-admin@mit.edu.

 

MIT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; you must be a U.S. Citizen or have authority to work in the U.S. in order to be considered for this position.