METS Summer Instructor

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

Mills College Educational Talent Search Program is currently seeking 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.  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred candidate holds Teaching Credential or working towards Teaching Credential.

Minimum 2 years direct working relationship/or teaching low-income, first-generation college-bound students.

Minimum 2-year experience teaching in related subject. Thorough knowledge of subject matter and skill acquisition in subject being taught. Knowledgeable of California Content standards for subject area (academic courses)

Mission-driven and passionate about programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Knowledge of child/adolescent development and different learning styles

Key Responsibilities

1 Develop a course proposal/set of lesson plans that state goals/objectives, student learning outcomes, methods needed to obtain goals/objectives/outcomes.

2 Design and implement a course syllabus that effectively outlines daily concepts covered, in-class & home assignments, quizzes, group work, projects, pre/post assessment. Teach two courses daily to 15-20 students in each class.

3 Establish classroom management policies and procedures needed to maintain a productive, engaging classroom environment. Daily classroom management and engagement.

4 At the conclusion of the course, the instructor will write a narrative evaluation on each student.

5 Participate in METS staff meetings. Maintain regular communication with supervisory staff.

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 https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

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.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:

40.00