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 in a vibrant learning community and feel great about how you spent the summer!

Center for Talent Development’s Summer Program offers courses in mathematics, science, technology 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 to work with us!

Please check our Staff Positions page to see summer positions for which we are actively recruiting applicants. Temporary 6 month administrative opportunities are also available (positions begin February, 2012 and continue through August, 2012).

To gauge your interest in the Summer Program and prepare the strongest application, we encourage you to complete the following steps:
  1. Review comprehensive information about our programs: Leapfrog (PreK-3) | Spark (4) | Solstice (4-6) | Apogee (4-6) | Spectrum (7-8) | Equinox (9-12)
  2. Review a comprehensive list of currently open positions, and see course lists for each program.
  3. Apply to available jobs via the Northwestern Human Resources Job Search Site. Search by entering CTD in the keywords field, and all available CTD positions will be returned. You may also download this sheet, which shows you jobs available as of January 2012, and specific job numbers to which you may apply.
  4. Upload your completed supplemental form, essay(s), and CV or resume to the NU HR website close to the end of the online application process.
Note: we have listed both general positions, such as Instructor, as well as more specific positions, such as AP Biology Instructor. As an applicant, you only need to go through the online process once. You may indicate additional job preferences and submit additional materials with the supplemental application piece. 

QUESTIONS about employment with us? Please contact us directly at ctdsummer.employment@northwestern.edu

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


Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. For more information on recruitment and hiring policies, visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access web site.