SITE Intern

Overview

IMSA's SITE intern program identifies talented college students who are pursuing STEM or education degrees and are interested in exploring teaching. It provides these interns with training, mentorship and support, feedback, and classroom opportunities to teach IMSA-created, hands-on, inquiry-based  STEM content to students in IMSA’s summer programs.  These internships will be largely in-person, based at IMSA’s Aurora campus but may include some work done remotely. This internship would begin May 26 and conclude July 29. General hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. SITE Interns will receive hourly compensation of $15.00/hr. This position is not benefits eligible.

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10–12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential, and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This Equity and Excellence work is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Equity-Minded Frame, Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy, with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures, processes and people and not an isolated initiative.

This position will support IMSA's Diversity work by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive constituent-centered support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach and/or solo teach IMSA summer programs, both virtual and in-person
• Prepare materials for IMSA camps
• When not teaching, serve as classroom assistants and group leaders during in-person programs, supervising students
• Interact with program participants and create a welcoming environment that supports inquiry, exploration, and risk-taking
• Help ensure student safety during drop-off and pick-up
• Model exemplary leadership traits for IMSA STEMbassador students
• Assist with clean-up and storage of materials at the end of the program
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements: Rising college sophomore, junior, or senior, or enrolled in a graduate program for fall 2026, with a STEM or education concentration.

Preference will be given to those who apply by April 30th and job offers will be made on a rolling basis, so it benefits you to get your application in early. 

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, amnesty, arrest record, military status, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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