STEP Middle School Youth Program Instructor: Mysteries of the Mind

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational program as an instructor for the STEP Program, where you'll engage and inspire middle school students in exploring the fascinating world of psychology. This role involves developing a dynamic curriculum, facilitating discussions on ethical studies, and guiding students through their own research projects. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative program offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young learners. If you are passionate about education and eager to cultivate a love for learning, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required.
• 2 years of teaching experience with precollege students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify engaging curriculum for advanced middle school students.
• Lead daily instructional sessions and facilitate learning.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Strong Communication Skills

Engaging Content Delivery

Respect for Individual Differences

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 22nd, 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

Pre-training before the program:
All-Staff Training Saturday June 14th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CPR Training (TBD)

Salary/Wage Range:

Minimum: $1,850

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Experience working with middle school students.
2. 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 a 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:

Your brain is a complex and amazing thing. You've learned so much using it, but what do you know about it? In this class, students will learn more about how the brain works. They will discover how the field of psychology has evolved from the early days of trephining and bloodletting to the current practices of mindfulness and meditation. Students will learn and discuss famous psychology studies that cover topics like motivations and emotions, learning and forgetting, intelligence and personality, and social behavior. Then students will debate the ethics, feasibility, reliability, and validity of those studies. Throughout the class, students will develop and carry out their own study and have the opportunity to apply it to their own lives through a final research project. Students will learn about different careers in psychology and different imaging techniques that are used in the field. If you have ever wondered why your brain does what it does and want to discuss it with your peers, this is the class for you!

Instructors are responsible for:

1. Developing (or modifying) an engaging course with activities and lessons designed to provide high quality and fast-paced learning for advanced middle school students.
2. Developing curriculum following Badger Precollege templates and process (Complete Syllabus including course information, weekly schedule, daily lesson plans, presentation slides, and materials).
3. Completing all hiring requirements and trainings required by Human Resources at the UW-Madison.
4. Participating in staff orientation before the program begins.
5. Attending instructor check-in meetings scheduled throughout the program.
6. Attending opening and closing day events June 16th and June 29th.
7. Leading daily instructional sessions M-F 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
8. 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/