Educational Coach for GeoFORCE

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Educational Coaches are activity and pedagogy experts for GeoFORCE field academies. They help ensure students are learning and work as a team with a lead summer coordinator and lead instructor. The coach helps the instructor teach 40–45 high school students and grade assignments for one week during a GeoFORCE Traveling or Virtual Academy. Substantial travel is associated with the position, and selected candidates must participate in virtual training in May. Paid overtime of 40 or more hours during scheduled academy weeks is expected.

GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program of the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas. It recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas and aims to develop future STEM leaders in fields including energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in education, STEM education, or a STEM field, and the ability to commit to an entire field experience with a physically active schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Classroom teaching and academic enrichment experience with secondary school students are preferred; Spanish fluency is desired. The position pays $25 per hour and is expected to continue until August 31, 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, STEM education, or a STEM field; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Ability to commit to an entire field experience and a physically active schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Must participate in virtual training in May if selected.
• A criminal history background check is required for finalists.
• Must complete federal Form I-9 and present acceptable original documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom activities that review and reinforce material presented during each day's field portion.
• Facilitate student learning by circulating among student groups in the field and during lectures, observing students, and asking the lead instructor to clarify confusing points.
• Assess and evaluate student learning by grading assignments and activities in the academy guidebook.
• Guide and mentor counselors who assist with reviews and activities.
• Administer and grade the final project.
• Read the guidebook and become familiar with academy material before the trip begins.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level