VIL Program Instructor - Verizon Grant (Hourly)

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

1d • $36 • Onsite

About The Position

To provide classroom support as the lead instructor, for the Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) STEM Achievers summer program. The VIL program is a three-week STEM enrichment program for students in grades 6-8. The program begins with a summer immersion experience and then offers one full workshop day in the fall and one in the spring for additional STEM learning.

Requirements

• Must possess the required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the subject area.
• Knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles.
• Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Maintaining confidentiality of students and other work-related information.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact, patience, diplomacy, sensitivity, and flexibility as it relates to working with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, including students, instructors, tutors, and staff.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles.
• Ability to apply knowledge of the subject area.
• Demonstrate proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrate proficiency using an online learning management system such as Canvas to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties.
• Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in the area of primary instruction
• Knowledge of current instructional strategies appropriate for students at the specified grade levels
• Teaching credentials or experience appropriate for the level of students being taught OR Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree in education or related field
• ACC non-exempt (classified) employees are not eligible for employment consideration.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of related experience in STEM.
• Experience developing and preparing course materials/syllabi.
• Experience delivering lectures, leading discussions and/or laboratory experiments.
• Experience conducting evaluations of student performance and assignment of grades.
• Valid Texas State Board for Educator Certification credential.
• College-level teaching experience can substitute for the teaching certificate.
• Familiarity with Immersive Media, Digital Product Innovations, Smart Solutions, and Artificial Intelligence + Robotics.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for travel within the ACC service area.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized, short-term instruction to middle school students.
• Delivers and correlates instruction to the standards within the respective content area in a discovery learning format, emphasizing hands-on learning using the curriculum developed by Verizon Innovative Learning.
• Utilizes best practices in regard to classroom management in order to foster student persistence and success.
• Collaborates closely with program personnel to maximize academic benefits for each student.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress, attendance, and behavior.
• Attends program meetings and training as assigned.
• Assists with additional program duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree