Weekend Enrichment Instructor: Advanced Grades PreK-8

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 8,500 - 9,300; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern University Center for Talent Development seeks an Advanced Enrichment In-Person Instructor for the Weekend Program Grades PreK-8. Lead courses, differentiate instruction for high-ability students, supervise TAs, and evaluate student progress within the CTD framework.

Instructors teach 2.5-hour weekend sessions across fall and winter quarters at Evanston and Chicago sites, with stipends of $760–$830 per course. Prior CTD experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience teaching accelerated and/or compacted curricula.
• Master's degree, at least three years of lead teaching and experience with twice exceptional students preferred.
• Subject matter expertise as appropriate.
• Strength and mobility to supervise active children indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote the CTD Honor Code among staff and students.
• Design all course instructional activities, incorporating differentiation and a variety of instructional practices.
• Submit lesson plans for review, feedback and archiving according to program requirements.
• Choose and request appropriate instructional materials for the course according to a timeline.
• Review student health notes and uphold confidentiality policies.
• Execute course curriculum in a classroom environment that fosters student engagement, academic risk-taking, and inclusion.
• Supervise teaching assistant's performance and engagement in the classroom.
• Maintain program standard of student supervision.
• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator, contact families regarding student progress as needed.
• Evaluate and assess students according to CTD guidelines and course objectives.
• Learn and implement CTD policies and procedures by reviewing documentation and attending online and/or onsite staff trainings.
• Assume program-related responsibilities as requested by CTD administrative staff.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Supervise active children

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Twice exceptional experience preferred

Job description

Northwestern University Center for Talent Development seeks an Advanced Enrichment In-Person Instructor for the Weekend Program Grades PreK-8. Lead courses, differentiate instruction for high-ability students, supervise TAs, and evaluate student progress within the CTD framework.

Instructors teach 2.5-hour weekend sessions across fall and winter quarters at Evanston and Chicago sites, with stipends of $760–$830 per course. Prior CTD experience preferred.