Part -Time Teacher, Biology Holland Outreach Program, Teacher
Indiana University
Job Info
Special Instructions Summary
If you are selected for an interview, you wil be asked to provide one or two recommendation letters sent via email to Jennifer Tarter (jenjones@indiana.edu) by the onset of the interview, preferably from a recent employer, faculty mentor, or someone who can attest to your professional qualifications.
Department
BIOLOGY (BL-BI-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Department of Biology is a large unified department with strong undergraduate degrees, nationally-ranked graduate programs, world-class research spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems, and a passion for science outreach.
Our premiere outreach program, The Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), is an exciting opportunity for underrepresented high school students to be introduced to various scientific subjects from microbiology to plant biology through series of lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences. Program activities are led by a dynamic and skilled team of Indiana University faculty members and Indiana high school teachers.
The Department of Biology is part of The College of Arts + Sciences, the oldest and largest academic division of Indiana University. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Check out our initiatives at here.
For more information about the Holland Programs, please visit here.
Job Summary
Teachers serve an important function for SEP as they help assist student participants with understanding concepts and protocols as well as serving as a mentor and a positive role model. Teachers must be accessible during lecture and lab activities since the primary goal is to interact with your subset of students and ensure they comprehend activities and key takeaways.
Departmen Specific Responsibilities
- Attends all program activities
- Coordinates additional educational activities and be available to perform other duties as assigned
- Assists IU Professors/Lecturers with lab preparations and cleanup, introductions, and with academic activities as needed
- Reviews and evaluates student lab journals, providing constructive feedback to help participants learn to communicate scientifically
- Evaluates program success by assisting with student evaluations and completing a program evaluation
- Enforces good behavior and responds appropriately to safety and behavior issues and address concerns to the program director
- Escorts students to/from activities as needed
- Interacts with the students and serve as a positive role model
- Adheres to program policies, rules, regulations, and procedures
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in education, natural sciences, or related field
Required
- 1 year of experience teaching, supervising, and/or working with K-12 youth in a formal or informal educational setting
- Background or experience with school environments or educating students in a science field
- Experience working with science outreach programs and underrepresented students is highly desirable
SKILLS
Required
- A high level of responsibility
- Punctuality and accountability required
- Ability to complete tasks in a productive and proactive manner
- Ability to participate in academic activities to interact with the student participants, address their concerns, clarify content, and supervise groups of students during labs, lectures, and field trips
- Available to work for the entire program - from staff training to move out day
Working Conditions / Demands
Ability to move around campus and/or the Bloomington community in the summer.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
Free room and board
$1200 compensation
Work Hours
Dates of the Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) are July 17-22, 2022
Must not have anything conficting for the entrirety of the program unless otherwise authorized
Training for program will be the day before it begins July 16, 2022
Job Classification
Career Level: Temporary
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Temporary Hourly
Job Family: Temporary Regular
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.
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