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

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!

Apply for a Position Now!
You may search for and apply for positions via the Northwestern Job Search site. Search by entering CTD in the keywords field, and all available jobs 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.
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. Please note: both general jobs, such as Instructor, and more specific jobs, such as AP Biology Instructor are listed on the NU site. 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

We are actively recruiting for the Positions listed below!

Leapfrog (PreK - Grade 3)
  1. Instructors (Chicago, Naperville & Skokie; especially seeking Robotics Instructors)
Spark (Grade 4)
Currently, all positions filled.

Solstice (Grade 4 - 6)
Currently, all positions filled.

Apogee (Grade 4 - 6)
  1. Instructors for Robotics (job # 18487)
  2. Academic Coordinator (job #18431)
  3. Residential Assistants (job #18535)
Spectrum (Grade 7-8)
  1. Instructors for the following courses:
    1. Biomechanics: Understanding Human Movement (job #18481)
    2. Plays & Players (job #18486)
    3. Persuasion and Debate Honors (job #18485)
    4. Brain & Behavior: Introduction to Psychology (job #18492)
    5. Illusions & Solutions: The Art of Math (job #18468)
    6. Algebra I Honors (job #18468)
    7. Architecture: A Study in Math & Physics Honors (job #18471)
    8. Materials & Engineering Design Honors (job #18480)
    9. Robotics Honors (job #18487)
    10. Biology Honors (job #18456)
  2. Teaching Assistants for technology and engineering (job #18538)
  3. Residential Coordinator (job #18534)
  4. Assistant Residential Coordinator (job #18437)
  5. Residential Assistants (job #18536)
  6. Commuter Assistants (job #18536)
Equinox (Grade 9-12)
  1. Instructors for the following courses:
    1. Neuroscience Honors (job #18478)
  2. Residential Teaching Assistants in Economics & Chemistry (job #18538)
  3. Auxiliary Residential Teaching Assistant (one position) (job #18538)
  4. Assistant Residential Coordinator (one position) (job #18437)
Office Positions
  1. Physics Lab Prep Coordinator (job #18518)

2012 Position Descriptions
Please click on the job title below to read a full job description.

Leapfrog Program (PreK - grade 3)

Spark & Solstice in Elmhurst (grades 4-6)
Site Coordinators & Office Staff

Spark, Solstice, Apogee, Spectrum & Equinox in Evanston (grades 4-12)

Civic Leadership Institute in Chicago (grades 9-12)
          Administrative Positions
          Instructional Positions
          Residential Positions



2012 Program Course Lists
Please click on the course list below for a printable PDF of the program's summer course list. To read more about each course, please do a course search on our courses page.

Leapfrog Course List


Spark Course List

Solstice Course List

Apogee Course List


Spectrum Course List

Equinox Course List

Civic Leadership Institute Course List