Accounting Teaching Assistant (TA)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Accounting Teaching Assistant (TA)

Employment Type: Part-Time, Temporary (Summer), Non-Exempt

Location: Chicago, Hybrid

Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Salary Range: $25 per hour

Mission

Genesys Works is a nonprofit organization that provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experience, and impactful relationships.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of the Accounting Teaching Assistant (TA) position is to provide mentorship, supplemental technical training, and assignment feedback to incoming high school seniors, to prepare them for internships at one of our corporate partners. The TA is responsible for grading assignments and providing support in topics such as: Microsoft Office programs, project management, data analytics, and basic accounting principles. Alongside Genesys Works year-round staff members and Tech Trainers, the TA will support programmatic administrative processes and mentor youth to support their development into workforce-ready young professionals.

This is a part-time, temporary position from mid-June to early August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Grade Student Work & Evaluate Progress (60%)

• Grade and provide feedback on participant assignments, quizzes, presentations, and/or demonstrations in a timely manner through LMS system, Schoology
• Through weekly meetings and informal check-ins, collaborate with Genesys Works year-round staff and Tech Trainers in monitoring summer training performance and provide input to support decisions regarding which students earn an internship
• Support other administrative processes and tasks as needed

Support & Mentor Students (40%)

• Develop trusting relationships with our young professionals through mentoring and encouragement, providing feedback and supplemental one-on-one and/or small-group coaching when necessary for individual and program success

Qualifications

We seek candidates who believe deeply in our organization’s mission, thrive in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, and demonstrate a previous achievement record. We are open to applicants with varying levels and types of experience, provided that the applicant displays the skills required to successfully execute the responsibilities described above.

Ideal candidates will possess:

Strong Instructional, Classroom Management & Collaboration Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency teaching technical and professional curriculum in one-on-one and small group settings, adapting and differentiating based on student need
• Reinforcement of students’ professional skill development including effective communication, reliability, dependability, and adaptation to corporate culture
• Cultivation of a positive learning environment with classroom management and engagement strategies
• Provision of timely and effective feedback to support professional development
• Proficiency in using online meeting tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams

Accounting Skillset

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Certifications, credentialing and/or college degree in an accounting-related field of study preferred
• Experience teaching accounting & finance principles OR relevant work experience as an accounting & finance professional preferred

Heart, Humor & Commitment to Our Youth Development Mission

• Commitment to equity and inclusion
• Effective collaboration and maintenance of a growth mindset with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds

Physical Requirements

Including, but not limited to, standing and sitting for long periods; speaking loudly and clearly; reaching, stooping, and kneeling; and fine-finger and hand manipulation in use of a computer, dry erase board, or projector. The employee must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Most work environments are climate-controlled, open space floor plans