Job Descriptions
Teaching Assistant
NSP hires University of Chicago undergraduate and graduate students to assist elementary, middle, and high school classroom teachers in order to bring more individual attention to children.
The specific nature of the work depends upon the relationship formed between the university student and the classroom teacher. Usually it includes tutoring individual and small groups of students, helping to prepare lessons, and grading papers. It may include whole class instruction, as well.
The program works best when the relationship between the NSP student and classroom teachers evolves to the level that the NSP student is allowed to create special initiatives in the classroom that arise from his or her own particular interests and skills.
NSP students do not work in the classroom without the supervision of the classroom teacher, however.
Technology Assistant
A portion of NSP employees work behind the scenes with the technology personnel of Chicago Public Schools and CUIP (Chicago Public Schools/University of Chicago Internet Project). NSP techs have the opportunity to fix computers, work on network connections, show teachers how to use blogs, powerpoint presentations, and other internet-based tools to enhance learning. For more information, please visit the CUIP website.
Administrative Intern
NSP also places students in administrative internships in the offices of local elected officials. While working with local aldermen and legislative representatives, NSPers broaden their understanding of community service. For example, administrative interns work with constituents, help organize community programs, and research topics of interest that help create responsive governmental offices.
If you are interested in working for the Neighborhood Schools Program, click here to print out an application and call the NSP office at 773.834.1935 to set up an appointment.