Frequently Asked Questions

General Employment Questions

• Can I hold another job or take a summer course while working for CTY?
• Can I apply to work only one session?
• Do I get to choose the location where I work?
• Will I be required to live on campus at a residential site?
• I am applying to be an instructor. Does CTY specify a curriculum that must be followed?
• Do you hire international applicants?

Application Questions

• If I worked for CTY Summer Programs previously, do I need to submit a new application?
• Do all parts of the application have to be submitted at the same time?
• Can I start the application now and finish it later?
• How do I submit additional supporting documents or update my application once it has been submitted?
• Am I required to submit an original transcript?
• To whom should I address my cover letter?
• Is there a cutoff date for applying?

Reference Questions

• How many references do I need to submit?
• What do you mean by “work relevant to CTY”?
• If I worked for CTY Summer Programs previously, do I need to submit references again?
• I am a student. Can I submit a reference from my professor?
• What if my only experience working with children has been as a volunteer?
• What if I have never worked with children?

For help with the application or for questions not answered on this page, please call 410-735-6185 or email ctysummer@jhu.edu.

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General Employment Questions

Can I hold another job or take a summer course while working for CTY?

No. Given the intensive time commitment to the program, summer staff members are not permitted to hold other positions or take summer school courses while employed.

Can I apply to work only one session?

Yes. However, we prefer to hire employees to work both sessions whenever possible to preserve consistency. We strongly prefer that administrative staff work both sessions (if hired at a two-session site).

Do I get to choose the location where I work?

Site placement is determined by both an applicant’s preferences and the program’s needs for the summer. You are able to specify you site preferences on the application. Keep in mind that the more flexible you are in terms of your preferences, the easier it is for us to make a placement.

Will I be required to live on campus at a residential site?

At residential sites, all residential and most administrative staff members are required to live on campus for the duration of the program. Instructional staff members who live locally may commute.

I am applying to be an instructor. Does CTY specify a curriculum that must be followed?

We provide instructors with guidelines and resources to help them plan their course; however, we want to give instructors freedom to be creative in designing their courses. We do not specify a precise curriculum to which instructors must adhere.

Do you hire international applicants?

In most cases we are able to hire qualified international applicants who are in the United States on an F-1 visa. We hire qualified applicants who require a J-1 visa for select positions.

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Application Questions

If I worked for CTY Summer Programs previously, do I need to submit a new application?

Yes. All applicants must submit a new application and an updated resume every year. However, you do not need to resubmit transcripts or reference forms.

Do all parts of the application have to be submitted at the same time?

You will be required to submit a resume with the online application. You may send transcripts and reference forms later; however, you should submit these as soon as possible to avoid delaying the hiring process.

Can I start the application now and finish it later?

Yes. If you have not previously worked for CTY, you will be required to provide your email address and select a password. This will allow you to log back into the application if you save your progress and exit before the application has been submitted. If you have previously worked for CTY and log into the application through MyCTY, you will be able to log back in through MyCTY to complete your application.

How do I submit additional supporting documents (transcript, reference form, etc.) or update my application once it has been submitted?

You will need to call 410-735-6185 or email ctysummer@jhu.edu in order to make changes to your application. You may submit additional supporting documentation to ctysummer@jhu.edu or fax it to 866-345-3731.

Am I required to submit an original transcript?

No. A scanned copy or a web version may be uploaded when you submit your online application. Faxing an original transcript or web printout to us separately is also acceptable.

To whom should I address my cover letter?

You should address your cover letter “Dear Hiring Committee”. There are several program managers who review applications, and your application will likely by reviewed by different people if you are applying for multiple positions.

Is there a cutoff date for applying?

While application consideration begins in January, there is no cutoff date. We continue hiring on an as-needed basis through the beginning of the programs. However, the earlier that we receive your application, the more likely it will be that there is an available position that matches your interest and experience.

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Reference Questions

How many references do I need to submit?

We require two references. One should be from someone who supervised you in a work experience with kids. The second should be from your most recent supervisor in work relevant to CTY.

What do you mean by “work relevant to CTY”?

This means a work experience where some aspect of your responsibilities would be relevant to the work you would do in the position(s) for which you are applying. For instance, if you are applying for a teaching assistant position, we would like a reference from someone who is familiar with your teaching or your academic background.

If I worked for CTY Summer Programs previously, do I need to submit references again?

No. If, however, you believe that sending additional references will strengthen your application, you are welcome to do so.

I am a student. Can I submit a reference from my professor?

Yes. This is particularly appropriate if you are applying for an instructional position.

What if my only experience working with children has been as a volunteer?

Even though it was not paid employment, because it involved working with children, it is a preferred reference. You should submit a reference from the volunteer coordinator or another person who supervised your volunteer work.

What if I have never worked with children?

If you have worked as a volunteer in a program for children or babysat, these would be acceptable references. Otherwise, submit references from your two most recent positions in work relevant to CTY.

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