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Teaching Assistant – Classroom – UOP Reach for The Stars Summer STEM Academy – Stockton (Temporary Employee Pool)
University of the PacificUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Feb 2026
💰 $33,800/yr
About the role
Position Information
Job Title
Teaching Assistant – Classroom – UOP Reach for The Stars Summer STEM Academy – Stockton (Temporary Employee Pool)
Union Level
Department
Engineering - Administration
Campus
Stockton
Posting Number
201304244P
Full or Part Time
Part Time
Number of Months
4
Work Schedule
June 1 – June 26, 2026. Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Position End Date
Open Date
02/06/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The Project Based STEM Teaching Assistants are creative, energetic, and engaging college/university students with a penchant for math and/or science. Under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, and in collaboration with the Project-based Coordinator and Lead teacher, teaching assistants will join the University of the Pacific’s & Tracy Unified School District’s collaboration to implement the Reach for the Stars STEM Academy (RFTSSA) for the summer of 2026 on the Stockton University of the Pacific campus. June 1 – June 26, 2026. Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm.
- Program service areas and location: The RFTSSA serves students in the Tracy Unified School District. This academy will be held virtually.
- Academy Overview: Our STEM academies are academically intense, mathematics-based, summer enrichment programs designed for students who lack access to resources that would enable them to accelerate their learning and move into college preparatory coursework in high school.
- Academic goals of our academies are designed to develop and enhance skills in abstract & critical reasoning, problem solving through interpretation, making connections, explanation & demonstration, study techniques, technological skills, methods, and processes used to achieve goals and essential skills for college and career.
- Life goals of our academies are developed with each student and designed to help them develop purpose through building leadership skills and increasing self-esteem/confidence via real-life application of solving practical-everyday problems that often have an impact on life, work, health, and overall well-being. Identified students have potential to become scientists, engineers, and leaders in their community, yet lack access to academic enrichment programs that support their aptitude during the longest period of time school is not is session, summer. Our STEM academies reinforce and encourage students to consider STEM careers, take STEM classes during high school, participate in their school-site MESA program and pursue Stem fields as college majors.
- Student Profile-RFTSSA: Student participation in the RFTSSA is based on academic criteria. Recruitment starts while students are current 6th graders. Currently, students in grades 7-12 participate in the Sacramento academy. Once enrolled, students continue their summer participation through their 12th grade year.
- Program Design: The program, presented over the course of six summers, introduces students to progressively challenging STEM concepts at each returning grade level (rising 7th – rising 12th). The college level curriculum methodology covers concepts students typically experience during post-secondary education. The instructional delivery model is project based and focuses on introducing students to STEM via themed topics. Inclusive are pre/post tests, guest speakers, team projects, class presentations, library research, field trips, special events, homework, and skill assessments.
Teaching Assistants will be instrumental in assisting teachers with curriculum implementation and project development with focus on continuing to build, expand, and improve program delivery into future years. Teaching Assistants will also work closely with the Tomorrow Project Program Administrator and Coordinator to deliver the daily curriculum. Teaching Assistants are required to attend staff orientation, Minors on Campus Tra
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