Summer I-Track Educator - Bell Gardens, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Summer I-Track Educator
University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF09306

Summer School Dates: Monday, June 24th - Friday, July 12th

Description:
Geffen Academy educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but is created. Geffen Academy educators possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement. This achievement demonstrates their ability to utilize and to contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Educators' innovation is guided by our school's mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and we also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.

Summary:
Under the direction of the Summer Program Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA, the Summer I-Track Educator will create this course of study, prepare materials, and deliver an excellent summer I-Track enrichment course for Geffen Academy's Summer Program students. The Educator will teach two courses, 3 sections (total); two courses designed for students entering grade 5 (two sections, 45 minutes) and a second course (one section, 90 minutes each) designed for students entering grades 6-12. The classes are 45/90 minutes long, over a three (3) week period. The course will be taught in-person on Geffen Academy's campus.

Job Duties:

Consistent with the iTrack department's goals, participate in the design and development of curricula that develops a creative and innovative mindset and joy.

Maintain an up-to-date understanding of makerspace, design-thinking, communications and project-based learning.

Counsel Geffen Academy's Makerspace users regarding best practices, ensuring compliance with safety, rules, and policy guidelines.

Provide multi-format equipment and user instructions to students.

Create a learning environment where students feel safe, welcome, and challenged.

Be available to students and parents for department related issues

This list of duties is not exhaustive.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy,

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