Part-Time Science-U Lead Curriculum Mentor - Eberly College of Science
About The Position
The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Lead Curriculum Mentor positions for the Science-U summer science camp program . Successful applicants will help lead staff to engage and educate K-12 youth in high-energy, hands-on science experiences for our campers during the camp season at the University Park, PA campus. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be prepared to fulfill all job duties related to the Lead Curriculum Mentor position which include: Providing supervision, instruction, and ongoing assistance to program staff, campers, and volunteers during programs . Is the liaison between the Office of Science Outreach team and the other summer positions. Leading the classroom behavior management and staying on schedule . Each camp includes up to 6 curriculum mentors and 24 campers per classroom. Follow protocol regarding handling of behaviors and special needs of Science-U participants, give Office of Science Outreach staff input and feedback on effectiveness of behavior protocols . O ther duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success and enthusiasm with K-12 students in a formal classroom or camp setting
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- The ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job
- Must be a proactive self-starter with willingness to adapt to changing position requirements
- Schedule will be communicated well in advance
- Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter with a statement of teaching/outreach /supervision experience and a resume
- Applicants must supply the names and contact information for at least two references in their cover letter or resume
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Nice To Haves
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Demonstrated experience with behavior management
Responsibilities
- Providing supervision, instruction, and ongoing assistance to program staff, campers, and volunteers during programs
- Is the liaison between the Office of Science Outreach team and the other summer positions.
- Leading the classroom behavior management and staying on schedule
- Follow protocol regarding handling of behaviors and special needs of Science-U participants, give Office of Science Outreach staff input and feedback on effectiveness of behavior protocols
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
