Readiness Institute Pittsburgh - Summer Discovery Junior Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Jan 23, 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Overviewof the Readiness InstituteSummer Discovery: The Readiness Institute at Penn Stateisa Penn State Outreach initiative that collaborates with education, industry, and community partners to create learning experiences for all learners.We believe that community and future readiness is achieved when learners - regardless of their zip code, race, ethnicity, genderidentity, sexualorientation, and ability level - areable todevelop the skills, attitudes, and values needed to design and lead in matters personal, professional, and public. The Readiness Institute at Penn State Summer Discovery is a five-week experience for rising high school seniors in the Pittsburgh region that aims to prepare every learner to become community and future ready. Participants will establish relationships and rituals, complete project sprints to solve real-world problems, and reflect, share, and plan a personalized roadmap. After the program, learners will have access to further support including mentorship, learning experiences and workshops, connections with their peers, and networking. Learn more about the program at https://readinessinstitute.psu.edu/programs/summer-discovery/. About this role: We are currently looking for juniorinstructors for the5-weekReadiness Institute Summer Program to guide and support learners as they work to create their personalized roadmap for success.The program will run from June 23 - July 24, 2025, with instructor onboarding and training during the week of June 16. Working30hours per week(Monday-Thursday) from8:30AM -4:00PM, junior instructorswill work under the direction of experienced instructors and Readiness Institute program staff. Over the course of the program, you will be paired with a team of other instructors to support a cohort of 20 learners from diverse backgrounds and will supervise and mentor learners as they engage in community and future readiness workshops, work to develop various soft skills, and visit local businesses, community organizations, and institutions of higher education. Job Responsibilities: Overseeand supportstudents duringonsite and offsite programming Help students set goals and improve academic, social, and community readiness Serve asboth facilitator and support instructor, depending on activity Understand and support the program curriculum Maintain a professional attitude at all times Adhere to all organizational and university site policies and procedures Proactively respond to any issues or concerns involving students, families, and/or staff Qualifications: Are currently in their 3rd or 4th year of university-level studies Have a minimum of 1 yearofexperienceworking with teens Are passionate about education and helping students explore and identify their individualized educational pathway Have experience working with and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds, and experience with multicultural conflict resolution Are patient and supportive with students and colleaguesand possess excellent communication skills Demonstrate creativity and problem-solving skills Are proactive and eager to learn Compensation: Readiness Institute junior instructors will be paid biweekly at a rate of $20.59/hour for approximately 30 hours of work per week. This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances: * PA State Police Criminal Background Check * PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form * FBI Criminal Background Check The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). 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