STEP Middle School Youth Program Instructor: Engineering Design Challenges

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic instructor for its innovative STEP Program. This role involves teaching middle school students about engineering design through engaging, hands-on challenges. Instructors will develop and modify curriculum, ensuring high-quality learning experiences while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on creative problem-solving and teamwork, this position offers a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of engineers. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• 2 years of teaching experience preferred, including student teaching.

Responsibilities

• Instruct middle school students in engineering design and problem-solving.
• Develop engaging curriculum and lead daily instructional sessions.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Curriculum Planning

Engagement Strategies

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Graduate Level Coursework

Job description

Department Overview:

Badger Precollege, Division of Continuing Studies

Anticipated Start Date:

Week One Program Start Date: June 15th, 2025 -- Week Two Program Start Date: June 22nd, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

Week One Program End Date: June 20th, 2025 -- Week Two Program End Date: June 29th, 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 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CPR Training (TBD)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $1,850

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 leadership and decision-making course curriculum and be a teacher and facilitator of learning using the material. Instructors can expect to work with a class size of up to 16 middle school students. Course description listed below:

Engineering design is a process. In engineering, you develop a diverse set of skills that blend theoretical knowledge, practical problem-solving, and technical proficiency. Engineering is a broad field with many sub-disciplines (such as civil, mechanical, electrical, computer, and chemical engineering), but the skills learned are often transferable across different types of engineering. In this course, students will practice researching, brainstorming, building, testing and improving, and using creative thinking to find practical applications for scientific discoveries. It involves problem-solving that is both academically rigorous and creatively demanding. Students will experience the “human side” of engineering, tackling a series of building challenges designed to get them thinking about ways that thoughtful design can improve people’s lives. Students will gain exposure to fields at UW-Madison that may be new to them, such as biomedical and transportation engineering. Students will discover the essence of engineering problem-solving and acquire the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to tackle real-world challenges with a positive impact in the field of engineering.

Week one course: Engineering Design Challenges
Week two course: Engineering Foundations

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 AM - 3:00 PM
• 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.

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/