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Teaching at MITES is an incredibly rewarding and enlightening experience. It is truly a gift to accompany our students on their journey of discovering who they are as students, scholars, scientists, and members of their communities.
Their creativity, curiosity, and excitement for STEM make it a thrill to work alongside them as their teacher. Not only have they taught me about their interests and passions in science and engineering, I have also learned so much about teaching and mentoring the next generation of STEM leaders. Serving as an instructor for MITES is an incredible experience that I encourage all to pursue.”
Christopher Brunner
MITES Saturdays, MITES Semester, and MITES Summer Instructor
Make a difference you can see
We accept applications year-round for a variety of roles, including part-time, remote, and salaried positions. When you join the MITES team, you’ll be making a difference you can see. Through each of our programs, students develop the high-level science and engineering skills and confidence they need to succeed in college and beyond. They also become part of a supportive, inspiring community of peers, friends, and mentors—and you’re on the front line of their transformation.
Representation matters
We encourage those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM to apply, so that students can see people like themselves as successful professionals, leaders, and guides in STEM.
The MITES staff also has a wide variety of educational and professional experiences and ranges from undergraduates to tenured professors. Our team includes STEM experts, but we also teach humanities, too and value diverse perspectives. Many staff members are MITES alumni who want to share the benefits they received through our programs with the next generation.
MITES instructors, students, and staff laugh together, learn from one another, and share a collective interest in the power of STEM to make the world better.
The community is truly invigorating—and the dedication of the staff to this work makes me proud to be a part of MITES.”
Lynsey Ford
MITES Saturdays Program Administrator
Why join the MITES team
- Drive transformational change for students—and the STEM field—and see tangible results
- Be part of a fun, dedicated learning community—it’s a pleasure to teach students who are deeply motivated to learn
- Follow, and share, your passion—staff customize their curricula
- Receive coaching to create an inspiring, inclusive classroom experience—training you can take with you in all aspects of your career
- Network with like-minded professionals from different fields—across STEM and the MIT campus
Apply for full-time staff positions at MITES
We are actively looking to fill the following positions:
Program Coordinator, MITES Semester: MITES is seeking a program coordinator who will ensure efficient program operations and continue MITES Semester’s (previously MOSTEC) history of success while supporting program expansion, evaluation, and innovation as part of a collaborative implementation team.
Apply for part-time, seasonal, program staff positions
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
For roles with MITES Saturdays, we typically begin reviewing applications in June for the fall semester and in January for the spring semester.
For roles with MITES Semester and MITES Summer, we typically begin reviewing applications in February.
Roles requiring 1 year of college
Program: MITES Semester
Position: Program Facilitator (Remote, Part-Time ~8-12hr/week)
Employment timeline: Mid-May to mid-January (~8 months)
Position overview: The Program Facilitators act as the main point of contact for MITES Semester program staff and facilitate communication among OFs and the MITES Semester
Administrator and MITES staff. The Program Facilitator provides a mature and positive influence for both staff and students and helps to foster a supportive, safe, and positive environment. Under the direction of the Program Administrator, the Program Facilitator works collaboratively to ensure that program participants and staff are meeting expectations and Institute guidelines for programs with minors. The Program Facilitator assists the Program Administrator and Program Assistants with the planning and implementation of program activities and events, providing both administrative and programmatic support. The Program Facilitator will assist in data collection and analysis. They will also assist with urgent and time-sensitive issues concerning students/staff as needed. The Program Facilitator provides mentorship and plays a critical role in the success of the overall experience for both students and staff.
Program: MITES Semester
Position: Online Facilitator (Remote, Part-Time: ~3-8hr/week)
Employment timeline: June -January (~7 months)
Position overview: The MITES Semester Online Facilitator (OF) leads a cluster of ~15 students, fostering a supportive, safe, and positive environment both Online and at the MITES Semester conference. The Online Facilitator is responsible for planning and implementation of weekly cluster meetings, and also supports the implementation of program events and activities such as orientation, webinars, networking events, and game nights. The Online Facilitator communicates and meets virtually regularly with a collaborative team to ensure the wellbeing and success of program participants and to track student engagement and participation in MITES Semester’s various only platforms. Online Facilitators provide guidance and mentorship, and play a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Summer
Position: Residential Teaching Assistant (Full-Time: 40hr/week)
Employment timeline: Mid-June -July (~6 weeks)
Position overview: The MITES Summer Residential Teaching Assistant (TA) assists the Instructor in implementing curriculum for a specific college-level course through participating in classes, leading recitation and office hours, tutoring students, grading, and tracking/reporting on student performance and attendance. The Residential Teaching Assistant acts as a residential advisor in the dormitory and leads a cluster of 8-12 students, fostering a supportive, safe, and inclusive living environment. The Residential Teaching Assistant also supports the implementation of program events and weekend activities. The Residential Teaching Assistant communicates and meets regularly with a collaborative team to ensure the wellbeing and success of program participants. Residential Teaching Assistants provide guidance, mentorship, and play a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Summer
Position: Non-Residential Teaching Assistant (Part-Time, In-Person)
Employment timeline: Mid-June -July (~6 weeks)
Position overview: The MITES Summer Non-Residential Teaching Assistant assists the Instructor in implementing curriculum for a specific college-level course through participating in classes, leading recitation and office hours, tutoring students, grading, and tracking/reporting on student performance and attendance. The Non-Residential Teaching Assistant fosters a supportive, safe, and inclusive learning environment. The Non-Residential Teaching Assistant communicates and meets regularly with a collaborative team to ensure the wellbeing and success of program participants. Teaching Assistants provide guidance, mentorship and play a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Summer
Position: Program Facilitator (Full-Time, In-Person)
Employment timeline: June -July (~8 weeks)
Position overview: The MITES Summer Program Facilitator acts as the main point of contact for Teaching Assistant (TA) staff and facilitates communication among TAs, the MITES Summer Administrator and students. The Program Facilitator provides a mature and positive influence for both students and TA staff. The Program Facilitator helps to foster a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment for students and staff. Under the direction of the MITES Summer Program Administrator, the Program Facilitator works collaboratively to ensure that participants and TAs are meeting expectations and institute guidelines for programs with minors. The Program Facilitator assists the Program Administrator and Program Coordinator with the planning and implementation of program activities and events, providing both administrative and programmatic support, including photocopying, mailings, communicating with students and staff, and other programmatic projects as needed. The Program Facilitator will also assist with urgent and time-sensitive issues concerning students and staff as needed. The Program Facilitator provides guidance and mentorship and plays a critical role in the success of the experience for both students and staff.
Program: MITES Saturdays
Position: Program Facilitator (Part-time, In-Person)
Employment timeline: Fall: Sep-Dec; Spring: Feb-May (8 Saturdays per semester and occasional evenings)
Position overview:The Facilitator assists the Program Administrator and Program Assistant with the planning and implementation of program activities and events, providing both administration and programmatic support, including communicating with students and staff and other programmatic projects as needed. The Facilitator acts as the main point of contact for Teaching Assistants (TA) and facilitates communication among TAs and the Program Administrator.
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Program: MITES Saturdays
Position: Teaching Assistant (Part-time, In-Person)
Employment timeline: Sep-Nov (8 Saturdays and occasional evening virtual meetings)
Position overview: The MITES Saturdays Teaching Assistant assists the Project Course Instructor in implementing curriculum for a specific course in engineering through participating in classes, tracking/reporting on student performance and attendance. The Teaching Assistant leads a cluster of ~15 students, fostering a supportive, safe, and positive environment. The Teaching Assistant assists in the implementation of the MITES Saturdays Calendar during the course of the Fall academic term including overseeing Saturday activities. The Teaching Assistant communicates and meets regularly with a collaborative team to ensure the wellbeing and success of program participants. Teaching Assistants provide guidance, mentorship, and play a critical role in each student’s experience.
Roles requiring a bachelor’s degree
Program: MITES Semester
Position: Calculus Instructor, Part-Time, Remote (~10-15 hours per week)
Employment timeline: June – September (~5-week Online course)
Position overview: The MITES Semester Calculus Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. MITES Semester instructors are responsible for creating and implementing an Online course curriculum related to a particular college level course. Instructors will maintain an open and positive learning environment that promotes active learning that challenges all students. Throughout the program, Instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote students’ success. At the end of the program, Instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Semester
Position: Computer Science Instructor, Part-Time, Remote (~10-15 hours per week)
Employment timeline: June – September (~5-week online course)
Position overview: The MITES Semester Computer Science Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. MITES Semester instructors are responsible for creating and implementing an online course curriculum related to a particular college level course. Instructors will maintain an open and positive learning environment that promotes active learning that challenges all students. Throughout the program, Instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote students’ success. At the end of the program, Instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Semester
Position: Curriculum & Instructional Support Specialist (Part-Time, Remote)
Employment timeline: May – September
Position overview: The MITES Semester Curriculum & Instructional Support Specialist plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. The Specialist is responsible for supporting both the MITES and program instructors in their implementation of academic activities. In collaboration with MITES and support staff, the specialist will prepare instructors to: effectively design and implement engaging curriculum; foster open and positive learning environments; and provide resources to help promote student’s success. The specialist will provide this support through instructor observations, resource sharing, and planning/feedback conversations. The specialist provides guidance for program instructors, playing a critical role in both the instructor and student experience.
Program: MITES Semester
Position: Physics Instructor, Part-Time, Remote (~10-15 hours per week)
Employment timeline: June – September (~5-week Online course)
Position overview: The MITES Semester Physics Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. The instructor is responsible for creating and implementing an Online course curriculum related to a particular college level course. Instructors will maintain an open and positive learning environment that promotes active learning that challenges all students. Throughout the program, instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote students’ success. At the end of the program, Instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Semester
Position: Project Course Instructor, Part-Time, Remote (~10-18 hours per week)
Employment timeline: June – September (~5-week online course)
Position overview: The MITES Semester Project Course Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. The instructor is responsible for creating and implementing an Online course curriculum related to a particular college level course. Instructors will maintain an open and positive learning environment that promotes active learning. Instructors will develop engaging course materials that will challenge all students and culminate in a final project to be presented during the virtual MITES Semester Symposium. Throughout the program, Instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote student’s success. At the end of the program, Instructors will document course materials and write individualized narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Semester
Position: Science Writing & Communication Instructor, Part-Time, Remote (~10-18 hours per week)
Employment timeline: June – September (~5-week Online course)
Position overview: The MITES Semester Science Writing & Communication Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. The instructor is responsible for refining and implementing an Online course curriculum related to science writing and communication. Instructors will maintain an open and positive learning environment that promotes active learning. Instructors will implement engaging course materials that will challenge all students. Throughout the program, instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote student’s success. At the end of the program, instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Summer
Position: Instructor (Part-Time, In-Person)
Employment timeline: Mid-June – July (~6-weeks)
Position overview: The MITES Summer Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. With the assistance of a Teaching Assistant (TA), the Instructor is responsible for creating and implementing all course curriculum related to a particular college level course (2-3 times per week). Instructors will maintain an open and positive learning environment and prepare interactive lessons and course materials that promote active learning and challenge all students. Throughout the program, instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote student’s success. At the end of the program, instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Saturdays
Position: Academic Mentoring Seminar Instructor (Part-time, In-Person)
Employment timeline: Fall: Sep-Dec; Spring: Feb-May (8 Saturdays and occasional evening virtual meetings)
Position overview: The MITES Saturdays Academic Mentoring Seminar (AMS) Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. In collaboration with other Academic Mentoring Seminar Instructors, the AMS Instructor is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive curriculum focused on leadership, character education, social-emotional skill building, high academic achievement, college and career access, and community/social action. Throughout the program, Instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote student success. At the end of the program, Instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Saturdays
Position: Project Course Instructor (Part-time, In-Person)
Employment timeline: Sep-Nov (8 Saturdays and occasional evening virtual meetings)
Position overview: The MITES Saturday Project Course Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. With the assistance of a Teaching Assistant (TA), the Instructor is responsible for creating and implementing a course curriculum related to a particular college level course. Instructors will maintain an open and positive learning environment and prepare interactive lessons and course materials that promote active learning and challenge all students. Throughout the program, Instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote student’s success. At the end of the program, Instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations for each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience.
Program: MITES Saturdays
Position: Curriculum & Instructional Support Specialist (Part-Time, 8-10 hours per session)
Employment timeline: Fall: Jul-Dec; Spring: Feb-May (8 Saturdays and occasional evening virtual meetings)
Position overview: The MITES Saturdays Curriculum & Instructional Support Specialist plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. The Specialist is responsible for supporting both the MITES instructors in their implementation of academic activities. In collaboration with MITES and support staff, the specialist will prepare instructors staff to: effectively design and implement engaging curriculum; foster open and positive learning environments; and provide resources to help promote student’s success. The specialist will provide this support through instructor observations, resource sharing, and planning/feedback conversations. The specialist provides guidance for program instructors, playing a critical role in both the instructor and student experience.
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