Summer Enrichment Instructor - College for Kids

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Penn State Behrend, Youth Education Outreach department is seeking instructors interested in spending their summer days teaching children at the university's College for Kids Summer Enrichment Program.Applicants for this position should hold a bachelor's degree. Applicants enrolled in a four-year education program who have successfully completed their field experience and/or student teaching requirements are welcome to apply as well. Backgrounds in education, STEM fields, or related areas preferred. Must have valid transportation to and from the program and be available to teach the entire week(s) and times you choose to hold your sessions. Successful candidates will have a powerful desire to work with local youth and the ability to create fun and exciting lessons. Upbeat, outgoing, and enthusiastic personalities welcomed!College for Kids instructors are responsible for class curriculum development and the delivery of approved direct summer enrichment activities and events for their participants. This position is also responsible for working with the College for Kids Director and other YEO staff to ensure lessons are engaging and exciting, and to communicate any needs or issues within their courses. Instructors are also responsible with aiding and assisting the student coordinators with participating and helping in the lessons they create, overseeing the safety and well being of all participants, all while creating a safe and inviting learning environment that is conducive to learning and fun! Instructors may also have to communicate any information about your course or issues and behaviors with parents and guardians during pick-up and drop-off times, as well as through email.College for Kids instructors could create a flexible schedule to suit their summer plans! Each course taught will be one-week in length totaling 15 hours. Choose to teach morning and/or afternoon sessions, while deciding what weeks you are available to work! College for Kids is a six-week program that typically begins in early-mid June and runs through the end of July or first week of August with the week of the Fourth of July off. Each week, morning sessions run from 9AM until 12PM. Afternoon sessions are from 1PM to 4PM. This position is a terrific way to earn extra cash while teaching courses that fit your schedule and awaken you!This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

PA State Police Criminal Background Check

PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form

FBI Criminal Background CheckApply electronically (www.hr.psu.edu/careers). Including a cover letter and resume that outlines strengths relative to specific topics is preferred and will help assignments to the variety of College Kids programs offered. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For questions or concerns regarding this position, please email CFKErie@psu.edu.

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