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  • Job Announcement: Summer Instructors

    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
    University of Connecticut
    Center for Academic Programs
    High School Initiatives
    SUMMER INSTRUCTORS
    We hiring qualified instructors interested in improving educational opportunities for Connecticut high school students. Our programs work with high school who are seeking a challenging and exciting academic opportunity and who have the potential to continue their education beyond high school. An integral part of our programs is the intensive residential component, which provides academic instruction designed to give rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students the opportunity to experience a college environment while obtaining supplemental high school level academic preparation. Students attend daily classes in English (Literature and Composition), Mathematics (Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II, Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus/Calculus) and Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with a lab), and Social Studies which are held in the morning. Students also attend afternoon classes in SAT Preparation, Study Skills, and College Preparation.
    Some of the teaching responsibilities include:
     Teach two-three class sessions either in the mornings or in the afternoons.
     Prepare and present materials for assigned subject area.
     Be responsible for all class preparation, requirements, grading and homework assignments.
     Keep attendance, monitor class behavior, complete students conduct reports as needed.
     Work closely with an assigned class tutor.
     Provide mid-program and final student evaluations.
     Attend pre-program orientation and bi-weekly staff meetings, and other program events.
     Additional responsibilities vary according to the class and time commitment.
    Minimum Requirements: Experience working with adolescents in a multi-cultural educational setting and teaching experience in the assigned subject area. Preference will be given to instructors who are certified in their subject area. A personal interview is required of all candidates. Selected candidates will be invited to an interview during the months of March and April. A criminal background check and a Minor Protection Training are required. Salaries range from $1,800-$3,100 depending on the class and time commitment. The summer programs are held at UConn, Storrs, specific dates will discussed during the interview. To learn more about the programs please visit https://cap.uconn.edu/hsi/
    Please send a letter of interest and your resume by the priority deadline
    March 16, 2020 to:
    Susana Ulloa, Director
    High School Initiatives
    368 Fairfield Way U-4170
    Storrs, CT 06269-4170
    860-486-3074
    860-486-4024 (fax)
    Susana.Ulloa@UConn.edu
    The University of Connecticut has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit,
    seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

    For more information, contact: Susana M. Ulloa at 860-486-3074

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