Academic Enrichment Teacher

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University is seeking an educator to support the Saturday Learning Academy program on the Syracuse University campus. The role involves designing hands-on math, science, and English activities for middle and high school students, with in-person sessions on Saturdays and virtual tutoring during the week.

You will work with staff to prepare students for academic success and ensure activities align with state standards.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s Degree program or possess a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with middle and high school students.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications and Zoom/Teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement hands‑on math, science, and English activities for students – lesson plans that parallel New York State Education Department Learning Standards.
• Develop and design innovative and creative activities that have real‑life implications.

Job description

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in‑person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $35.00 per hour

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level 00

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours

Monday—Friday 5:00 pm—7:00 pm as scheduled by the Program.

Job Type

Job Type Temporary

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

To prepare our students for the rigorous demands of an academic future, STEP has adopted a holistic approach to learning by placing special emphasis on hands‑on activities with real‑life implications. The Saturday Learning Academy parallels and reinforces coursework found in the conventional academic setting. Students spend the academic year learning about computers, math, science, and language arts, going on field trips, preparing for ACT / SAT , and participating in specially designed workshops and programs. The Academy will meet on Saturdays between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm on the Syracuse University campus. Class sessions will range from 60-75 minutes in length. Tutorial sessions will occur via Zoom during the week, and the sessions will range 60 minutes in length.

Education and Experience

• Enrolled in a Master’s Degree program or possess a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with middle and high school students.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications and Zoom/Teams.

Skills and Knowledge

• Must have experience working with middle and high school students.
• Must complete minor training and consent to a background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement hands‑on math, science, and English activities for students – lesson plans that parallel New York State Education Department Learning Standards.
• Develop and design innovative and creative activities that have real‑life implications.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium‑sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro‑area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military‑connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class‑leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post‑9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.