STEP Middle School Youth Program Instructor: AI-mazing Creations: Art in the Age of AI

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks an enthusiastic instructor for a unique AI and Art course aimed at middle school students. This role involves teaching a dynamic curriculum that explores the intersection of technology and creativity, enabling students to engage with AI-generated art. The instructor will lead daily sessions, develop course materials, and create an engaging learning environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to inspire young minds and contribute to their understanding of art in the digital age. If you have a passion for education and creativity, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required.
• 2 years of teaching experience preferred, with a focus on engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and facilitate learning for up to 16 middle school students.
• Develop and modify engaging curriculum for advanced learners.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Curriculum Planning

Engagement Techniques

Experience with Middle School Students

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Graduate Level Coursework

Job description

Department Overview:

Badger Precollege, Division of Continuing Studies

Anticipated Start Date:

Program Start Date: June 22nd, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

Program End Date: June 27th, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 35 Maximum: 40

Schedule:

During the program:
Sunday- Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Pretraining’s before the program:
All-Staff Training Saturday June 14th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
CPR Training (TBD)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$1250 Lump Sum Per Week Session

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or content related field
• 2 years of teaching experience with precollege students preferred. Student teaching experience will be considered.
• Graduate level coursework, completed or in progress, is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging content to high school students is preferred.
• Energetic approach to learning
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with students, administration, and support staff
• Experience planning and modifying curriculum to meet the needs of all students
• Respect for individual differences and individuality.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience working with middle school students
• Experience teaching content area subject

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Instructor for the STEP Program

The instructor’s main role in the program is to learn from the developed AI and Art course curriculum and be a teacher and a facilitator of learning of the material. Instructors can expect to work with a class size of up to 16 middle school students. Course description listed:
How does AI "learn" about art styles, and what does it mean for AI to "understand" artistic principles? AI is becoming increasingly important as technology plays a larger role in our daily lives especially in matters involving art. This course empowers you to understand, create, and critique art generated by AI, delving into how technology reshapes traditional and digital artistic expressions. Students will learn foundational AI concepts, experiment with tools like image generation, text-based art, and algorithmic design, and explore ethical and philosophical questions surrounding AI in creative fields. Whether you're just curious about art in the age of AI or aspiring young artist with a passion for creativity, this course offers a hands-on, thought-provoking journey into the future of art.

Instructors are responsible for:

• Developing (or modifying) an engaging course with activities and lessons designed to provide high quality and fast-paced learning for advanced middle school students.
• Developing curriculum following Badger Precollege templates and process (Complete Syllabus including course information, weekly schedule, daily lesson plans, presentation slides, and materials.)
• Completing all hiring requirements and trainings required by Human Resources at the UW-Madison
• Participating in staff orientation before the program begins
• Attending instructor check in meetings scheduled throughout the program.
• Attending opening and closing day events June 16th and June 29th
• Leading daily instructional sessions M-F 9:00-3:00pm
• Completing post-program student evaluation materials.

Physical Demands:

N/A

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.

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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/