Badger Precollege Middle School Program Group Leader: PACE Program

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking enthusiastic Group Leaders for its pre-college program. This role involves engaging with students in grades K-12, assisting instructors, and ensuring a supportive learning environment. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic setting, fostering community and encouraging students' growth. If you have a passion for education and enjoy working with young learners, this position offers a fulfilling experience that contributes to the development of future leaders.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Energetic approach to learning and respect for individuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the instructor during class and supervise students during transitions.
• Complete all hiring requirements and participate in staff orientation.
• Take attendance and maintain a professional relationship with students.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Community Building

Professional Relationship Management

Experience with K-12 Students

Education

Completed at least two years of college

Job description

Department Overview:

Badger Precollege, Division of Continuing Studies

Anticipated Start Date:

July 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:00 PM

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$670 per week, plus $70 for CPR training

Number of Positions:

Minimum 12

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least two years of college prior to program start
• Energetic approach to learning
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with students, administration, and support staff
• Respect for individual differences and individuality
• Experience working with elementary and middle school-aged students

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be comfortable problem-solving and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in building community within small and large groups
• Proven ability to maintain a professional relationship with students while serving as a friendly support system.
• Passion for working with students in grades K-12, experience working with summer camps, pre-college programs, or international programs.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

PACE features a variety of courses in the areas of: Computer Science, Sciences, Anatomy, History, Literature, Art, Psychology, Engineering, Law, Political Science, Mythology, Astronomy, Math
PACE runs for 3 weeks: July 7-11, July 14-18, and July 21-25, 2025. Candidates may be considered for 1, 2, or 3 weeks. Candidates may also be considered for positions in other Badger Precollege Programs.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Complete all hiring requirements and trainings required by Human Resources at UW Madison
• Participate in staff orientation before the program begins
• Assist the instructor in carrying out their responsibilities during class times.
• Escort and supervise your group of assigned students (up to 16 students) as they transition between different locations and activities around campus. This includes drop off and pick up, walking to and from lunch, field trips, and other transitions around campus as needed.
• Supervise students during lunch/field trip block each day.
• Assist in the open communication among staff members
• Be responsible for taking attendance each day.
• Be a role model for the students and maintain a professional relationship.
• Other duties as assigned by the instructor or Badger Precollege Administrative staff.

For more information and course descriptions, please visit our website at: https://precollege.wisc.edu/pace/

Physical Demands:

Group Leaders will walk with their assigned group all over campus in all weather conditions.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/