METS Summer Instructor | Northeastern University
Location
Oakland, CA | United States
Job description
METS Summer Instructor About the Opportunity POSITION TITLE :
Summer Instructor (temporary) ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHPS :
Reports to: METS Director, METS Associate Director
Summary of Position :
The Mills College at Northeastern University Educational Talent Search (METS) TRIO Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. METS assists low-income, first generation, middle school and high school students in the City of Oakland by disseminating information on the college preparation process. The Summer Enrichment Program will provide academic instruction in core subjects: English, Sciences, and Mathematics
. METS will also provide courses and workshops exploring various topics: Life Skills, Study Skills, College Preparation, Career Exploration, and Cultural Awareness.
Summer Enrichment Program Description The METS Program offers a four-week summer academic enrichment program for students entering grades 6th-12th. The METS summer program will be conducted at Life Academy, a local high school in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). Staff orientations will likely take place May 27 - 29th. Instruction for the METS Summer Program is scheduled to begin Monday, June 3rd and continues through Friday, June 28th. The daily instructional schedule is 8:30am-12:30pm, Monday -Thursday. The student/parent orientation on the evening of Wednesday, May 29th is a mandatory event for all summer staff. Exact times to be announced prior to hiring.
Mills College Educational Talent Search Program is currently seeking 4-6 highly motivated, knowledgeable, creative, engaging, student focused, experienced educators to teach academic courses in English, Science, Mathematics, Technology and/or elective courses in Life/Study Skills and College/Career/Cultural Awareness. Courses will be taught to middle school students in rising 6th-8th grades and high school students in rising 9th-12th grades. The positions require someone who has passion, innovation, and knowledge to motivate and challenge students to generate skills necessary for college success. We seek instructors who can develop strong curriculum that addresses students' needs, interests, abilities, and curiosities in the subject.
Each course will be defined by: - Small classes (up to 20 students)
- Daily in-class instruction, group work, real-world application of concepts taught, quizzes
- Pre & post assessments
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop a course proposal/set of lesson plans that state goals/objectives, student learning outcomes, methods needed to obtain goals/objectives/outcomes
- Design and implement a course syllabus that effectively outlines daily concepts covered, in-class & home assignments, quizzes, group work, projects, pre/post assessment
- Establish classroom management policies and procedures needed to maintain a productive, engaging classroom environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and support of METS mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
- At the conclusion of the course, the instructor will write a narrative evaluation on each student
- Participate in METS weekly staff meetings
- Chaperone weekly field trips offered during program on Fridays
- Attend instructor orientation/planning sessions and program activities
Knowledge of:
- Thorough knowledge of subject matter and skill acquisition in subject being taught
- Knowledgeable of California Content standards for subject area (academic courses)
- Knowledge of child/adolescent development and different learning styles
Skills/Abilities:
- Skills and knowledge to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to understand and enforce all METS Program policies
Education and Training: - Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree. Preferred candidate holds Teaching Credential or working towards Teaching Credential.
- Minimum 2-year experience teaching in related subject.
- Minimum 2 years direct working relationship/or teaching low-income, first-generation college-bound students.
- Strong preference given to Oakland Unified School District teachers.
Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands: - Requires passing fingerprinting and a background check.
This position description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on business operational needs.
Position Type: General Administration
Additional Information: Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see .
Pay Rate: $38 per hour
Position Type Temporary
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see .
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About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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