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SMASH · 3 weeks ago

2026 Computer Science Workshop Teaching Assistant (Michigan)

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$20/hr - $20/hr

SMASH is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a strong STEM workforce through academic learning and experiential engagement for students. The Teaching Assistant will support SMASH Scholars in a computer science workshop, helping them develop coding skills through project-based learning and guiding them in understanding the relevance of computer science in their career interests.

EducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Attend all training sessions

Support lead facilitator in implementing Create and Learn curriculum

Assist during 3-hour CS Workshop sessions, 5 days/week

Provide one-on-one and small group support to scholars

Help scholars troubleshoot code and work through challenges

Circulate during sessions to check for understanding and offer guidance

Support technical setup and logistics

Help manage classroom environment and keep activities on track

Assist with taking attendance and tracking participation

Provide feedback on scholar progress to lead facilitator

Help ensure all scholars stay engaged and supported

Support completion of scholar assignments

Qualification

PythonAIUI/UX designCommunicationEmpathyLife-long LearnerTutoring experienceSpanish fluencyAdaptabilityGrowth Mindset

Required

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Computer Science degree with coursework in Python, AI, or UI/UX design

Strong collaboration skills; reliable and punctual; able to work effectively with lead facilitator and program staff; professional communication

Respect for diverse learning styles; ability to explain concepts in multiple ways; patience when helping scholars work through frustration

Quick thinking when challenges arise; ability to pivot and try new approaches; creative problem-solving in dynamic classroom environment

Willing to learn alongside scholars; open to feedback; comfortable saying 'I don't know, let's figure it out together.'

Willingness to model learning and figure out content alongside scholars; open to feedback; learning from what scholars have to offer

Ability to work in-person for the entire program duration in Atlanta, GA, Ann Arbor, MI, Berkeley, CA or Boston, MA

Alignment with SMASH's mission to support underrepresented students in STEM

Genuine belief that all scholars can succeed in CS

Patience and enthusiasm for helping students learn

Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to beginners

Comfortable learning new technologies and troubleshooting independently

Interest in education and working with high school students

Preferred

Coursework or experience in Python and/or AI, or digital design (especially UX/UI)

Experience working with diverse, first-generation, or low-income youth a plus

Tutoring, mentoring, or camp counselor experience a plus

Spanish fluency a plus

Previous TA or teaching experience a plus

Company

SMASH

SMASH empowers brilliant underrepresented students with rigorous science, technology, engineering and math education, coursework.

Founded in 2001

Oakland, California, USA

11-50 employees

http://www.smash.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Dr Freada Kapor Klein

Founder

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