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Written by Education Unlimited
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Thursday, 24 March 2005 |
The Lead Science Instructor is responsible for leading an Astronomy, Marine Science or Robotics lab at the Sally Ride Science Camp by Education Unlimited. The Lead Science Instructor is responsible for managing a lab class of up to 20 girls, with the help of an assistant instructor and camp counselors. The Lead Instructor is expected to help the Camp Director and other staff in the execution of a successful, safe, and fun series of camps. Responsibilities include preparing for daily labs, teaching the Sally Ride Science Camp curriculum, maintaining a safe working environment for campers grades 6-9, supervising campers both in and out of the classroom, and assisting the camp director with a small number of administrative tasks.
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NATURE OF POSITION
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The Lead Science Instructor should have experience teaching middle school aged children in science and have a passion for working with and inspiring girls in our female-focused, girls’ only environment. We are seeking instructors that can be positive and inspiring role models for the girls who attend the program. Instructors will specialize in either Astronomy or Marine Science or Robotics.
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The primary responsibility for the contractor will be to teach the Science curriculum at the Camp. However, this position includes some responsibilities prior to the beginning of the camp, some general supervision while at the camp, and assistance in improving and updating the existing curriculum.
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Before camp actually begins, the contractor should review the existing curriculum and then plan their daily lessons incorporating their own ideas as approved by the Curriculum Director and the Camp Director. The Instructor must arrive on campus at least one day early for some basic training and an all-hands staff meeting. Contractor should also expect to assist in the set up of camp including, but not limited to, check-in duties and supervising/leading icebreaker activities. In addition, the Instructor will be expected to participate in a full day finale culminating the camp experience.
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Instructor will be required to attend a curriculum training session about one week prior to the start of camp.
Most teaching will be done in morning lab sessions from approximately 8:30am – 1:00pm. Instructor is expected to be on campus during those times each day and to be available the afternoon and evening of the first day of camp.
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Finally, the contractor is required to provide written evaluations of the camp and camp director and supporting staff, to be turned in on the last day of camp.
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PERCENT OF TIME -- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
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70% -- Instruction and classroom supervision.
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10% -- Supervision and other administrative responsibilities.
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20% -- Set up work, primarily curriculum review and training.
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COMPENSATION
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This position requires roughly an 8-day commitment, including arrival on campus on the afternoon prior to the first day of camp. Except for the first day of the program, Contractor’s hours will be between 8:00am and 1:00pm daily. Compensation for this position starts at $750.00 dollars. Instructors will be paid as an independent contractor. Lunch will be provided each day at a campus cafeteria.
Category: Academics Instructor
Date Posted: 2005-03-24
Last Modified: 2005-03-24
Job Title: Lead Science Instructor
Job Location: Varies, California
Number of Openings: 10
Job Code: 667
Type of Position: Full-Time Temporary
Starting Date: 0000-00-00
Salary: $750/ 8-day camp
Experience Required (years): 2
Education Required: Bachelors
Room and Board Provided: No
Transportation Provided: No
Camp Contact Information
Contact Name: Diedra Barber
Camp Name: Education Unlimited
Camp Focus: Academic Camp
Camp Profile: Sally Ride Science Camps encourage girls’ interests in science by giving them hands-on science learning and activities in an environment that is designed to be supportive, enriching, and – most importantly – fun!
Street Address: 1700 Shattuck Avenue #305
City: Varies
State/Province: California
Zip/Postal Code: 94709
Country: USA
Phone: 510-548-6612
Fax: 510-548-0212
E-Mail: (to send cover letters and resumes directly)
Job URL: www.educationunlimited.com
Preferred Method of Contact: Apply On-line
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