The Center for Talent Development's Summer Program
CTD's Summer Program
Apply for the Summer Program's Leapfrog, Apogee, Spectrum or Equinox programs
Job Opportunities

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Summer Program. As a Summer Program staff member, you would have the opportunity to work with bright, motivated students, gain valuable experience within a vibrant and fun learning community and feel great about how you spent the summer!

Center for Talent Development’s Summer Program offers courses in mathematics, science and the humanities to academically talented students in PreK through grade 12. Students can choose to be residents or commuters, so we hire dozens of outstanding instructional, residential and administrative staff each year. If you are a competent and caring individual with an interest in gifted education and a commitment to helping students grow and excel intellectually and socially, apply for next summer.  

Positions for summer 2010 will be posted starting in December 2009. Call or e-mail the CTD Summer Program for more information. 

To gauge your interest in the Summer Program and prepare the strongest application, we encourage you to complete the following steps:
  1. Watch "What Is the Summer Program All About?"
  2. Meet a current staff member
  3. Review comprehensive information: Leapfrog (PreK-3) | Apogee (4-6) | Spectrum (7-8) | Equinox (9-12)
  4. Search Summer Job Opportunities
  5. Download the Employment Application and fax or mail it in or complete the application online
  6. Download the Professional Reference Form and provide a copy to your references or direct references to complete the form online


Thanks again for your interest in the Summer Program. We look forward to hearing from you!


Meet a Summer Program Instructor

Jane, Leapfrog Instructor Jane, Leapfrog Instructor
"Summer Program is a chance to hone my skills as a teacher, as I work to craft a 'homerun lesson' morning after morning, activity after activity. Such out-of-the-park moments are what these students deserve, are able to manage and can truly excel with. The Summer Program is unlike any other teaching opportunity. I can be more avant-garde, risky, hands-on and more open-ended with each lesson I present."
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.


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