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Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01
CTD Temporary Summer STEM Instructor (Grades 6-12)
CTD Academic Summer Camp at Northwestern University
In close collaboration with their Program Coordinator, CTD Instructors are responsible for the design and execution of their course, evaluation and documentation of student progress, and the direct supervision of their Teaching Assistant
Employment Dates and Stipend
Course and curriculum planning: April - May 2024
Tentative training dates: Access to LMS & pre-season training provided in April; in-person training scheduled tentatively for Thursday, June 20, 2024
3-Week Instructor: $3,600 per session, increasing to $4,000 per session based on CTD experience in the same role
Session 1: June 23 - July 12, 2023.
Session 2: July 14 - August 2, 2024
1-Week Instructor: $1,250 per session, increasing to $1,450 per session based on CTD experience in the same role
Session 2.1: July 14 through July 19, 2024
Session 2.2: July 21 through July 26, 2024
Session 2.3: July 28 through August 2, 2024
Limited housing is available to instructors from outside the Chicagoland area.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and teaching experience required; master's degree or equivalent preferred.
5 years teaching experience required; 7-10 years teaching experience preferred.
Ability to adapt content for acceleration; experience with compacted curriculum is a plus.
General Responsibilities
Learn and implement CTD policies and procedures.
Uphold and promote the CTD Honor Code among staff and students.
Maintain CTD's standard of active supervision at all times.
Design all instructional activities and components of the course and prepare a syllabus using CTD template.
Create and maintain course website for students within CTD's learning management system.
Choose and request appropriate instructional materials for the course.
Review student medical notes (i.e. allergies/other medical needs) and uphold confidentiality policies.
Science instructors on campus: participate in laboratory safety training if required; prepare and implement safety plans according to laboratory guidelines and regulations.
Execute course curriculum with an eye toward individual student progress and achievement.
Supervise Teaching Assistant's performance and engagement in the classroom.
Utilize student grading system according to guidelines and provide students with feedback on their work.
In collaboration with the Academic Director, contact families regarding student progress as needed.
Evaluate and assess students according to CTD guidelines and course objectives.
Assume program-related responsibilities as requested by CTD administrative staff.
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