Part-Time TIP Gifted Program Instructor (Super Saturday - Waco/Dallas Locations), Baylor TIP

Baylor; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Baylor University in Waco, Texas is seeking Part-Time TIP Gifted Program Instructors to provide teaching and mentoring within the Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Instructors may deliver both online and on-the-ground instruction for programs such as Super Saturdays, summer commuter classes, and university youth programs.

Responsibilities include submitting lesson plans, engaging students with best practices, guiding career goals, supervising for safety, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Content expertise in the area of instruction
• Pedagogical skills and/or experience teaching children or adolescents
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and submit supplies by deadlines
• Engage students using best educational practices
• Assist students in identifying talents and college/career goals
• Actively supervise students to ensure safety and well-being
• Adhere to safety and risk management policies
• Collaborate with Center leadership to resolve disciplinary issues
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Submit student evaluations and return supplies at assignment end

Skills

Content expertise

Pedagogical skills

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in content area

GT teaching certificate

Job description

Baylor University: Office of the Provost: Education: EDU Buffer: School of Education Dean and Administrative

Location

Waco, Texas

Open Date

Deadline

Mar 01, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Part-Time TIP Gifted Program Instructors for Baylor TIP provide teaching and mentoring experiences to the students who qualify for and participate in the talent development programs offered through The Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. These programs include but are not limited to Super Saturdays, summer commuter classes, academic clubs and societies, academic competitions, and University for Young People. TIP Gifted Program Instructors may provide both online and on-the-ground instruction.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete all required trainings and job-specific assignments prior to working with students, including submitting lesson plans and supply requests by given deadlines
• Engage students in the content by utilizing best educational practices
• Assist students in identifying and understanding their talents and college/career goals
• Actively supervise students to ensure their safety and well-being
• Adhere to and enforce all safety and risk management policies
• Collaborate with Center leadership team to resolve any student disciplinary issues or concerns in an appropriate manner that aligns with the Center's mission and policies
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Complete all tasks required for effectively closing the assignment (submitting student evaluations, returning supplies that belong to Baylor, reporting any property damage that occurred during the activity, etc.)

Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits , allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds , guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Content expertise in the area of instruction (e.g., mathematics, engineering etc.)
• Pedagogical skills and/or previous experience teaching children or adolescents
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with students, families, and other staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed graduate degree in content area being taught. Relevant professional experience in content area being taught may substitute for graduate-level coursework.
• Teaching certificate with specific GT training if an Instructor of students in grades 1-7
• Experience in instructional design
• Teaching experience with high ability students
• Experience providing exceptional customer service