Educational Coach for GeoFORCE

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program that recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas. The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas created GeoFORCE to identify and develop the next generation of STEM leadership for discovery, research, and management of energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards for the benefit of society. Educational Coaches (ECs) are activity and pedagogy experts for the GeoFORCE field academies. They ensure students are learning and work as a team with a lead summer coordinator and lead instructor. Candidates for the GeoFORCE/STEMFORCE instructor position are subject to all UT all policies as set forth by the University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in education, STEM education, or a STEM field.
Ability to commit to an entire field experience and physically active schedule from 6:00am – 10:00pm.
Substantial travel is associated with the position.
Must participate in a virtual training in May.
Paid overtime in the amount of 40+ hours during the week(s) of scheduled academies is expected.
Subject to all UT policies as set forth by the University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas.
Zero-tolerance no alcohol policy throughout the field experience.
Must complete child-safety training.
A criminal history background check will be required.
Must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9.
Must present acceptable, original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Resume/CV required.

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching experience.
Academic enrichment experience with secondary school students.
Spanish fluency desired.

Responsibilities

Lead classroom activities that review and reinforce material presented during the field portion of each day.
Facilitate student learning by circulating amongst student groups in the field and during lecture, observing students and asking the lead instructor to clarify points of confusion.
Assess and evaluate student learning by grading assignments and activities in the academy guidebook.
Guide and mentor counselors with assisting with reviews and activities.
Administer and grade the final project.
Familiarize yourself with the academy material by reading the guidebook before the trip begins.
Other related functions as assigned.