Career Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 04-Mar-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 108109-en_US
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced K-12 students around the world. We provide todays brightest students with fun, challenging courses; a community of engaged learners; and a strong foundation for future success in college and their careers. Want to join our team? We are looking for mission-driven problem-solvers who can thrive in CTYs diverse, collaborative, fast-paced, and results-driven work environment. We value innovation, creativity, integrity, and a shared commitment to the bright young people we serve.
We are seeking a CTY DE Instructor (Online Programs Instructor for the USVI Math Academy for Promising Scholars), who will mainly be responsible for teaching elementary and middle school level online math courses (grades 4-8). The individual will be responsible for promptly replying to emails; providing detailed feedback on assessments according to a rubric; arranging & holding live review sessions with students and actively checking in on all assigned students; helping to resolve any problems; collaborating with an on-site instructor. Live instruction is required Monday-Friday during the school year in the morning hours (Atlantic Standard Time). Phone calls to students, parents and schools may be required. The instructor is the student's main contact point and he or she ensures that every student has an outstanding learning experience with CTY.
While class times have not yet been finalized, candidates will likely need to be available to teach from 7-11 AM Eastern each weekday for this position.
Note
- This position is not benefits eligible.
- Multiple positions available.
- This position is telework eligible.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor student progress and assist students in accomplishing established learning objectives.
- Interact independently with students using distance education technologies, primarily Moodle, Zoom, Teams, and e-mail.
- Provide timely feedback to students and their parents on coursework and progress.
- Communicate with students, parents, IT, program administrators, school personnel, other instructors, and supervisor to resolve any course related issues.
- Manage student behavior and discipline in the online classroom environment.
- Coordinate with an on-site instructor in students' school to aide in their progression.
- Promptly reply to emails, providing detailed feedback on assessments according to a rubric.
- Work closely with program manager and instructor supervisor on course related issues and work as a team member to provide support to other CTY Online instructors and USVI on-site instructors. Attend weekly team meeting.
- Submit hours worked via established system according to schedule provided by CTY.
- Review and provide curriculum materials for a course designed for academically talented students, including objectives, lecture scripts, assignments, activities/exercises, quizzes, exams, solution files, rubrics, and other course related materials.
- Additional duties include assisting with the development of course related materials; updating and developing curriculum; participating in new course development; working closely with program managers on course related issues; assisting with the training of other instructors; and working as a team member to provide support to other CTY Online instructors, as necessary.
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Positive, proactive, and professional written and spoken communication skills using various technology is critical.
- Must be very student oriented.
Machines and/or Equipment used on the job
- Computer, 100%
- Broadband, 100%
Physical Requirements
- Ability to access and transmit information using a computer and do so for extended periods of time.
- Operate a computer and office machinery.
- Communicate regularly via email, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and telephone with internal and external audiences and must be able to exchange accurate and timely information in these settings.
- Work varied hours including weekends and evenings as determined with supervisor.
Additional Information
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US or live in an area in which JHU has an authorized business entity.
- While class times have not yet been finalized, candidates will likely need to be available to teach from 7-11 AM Eastern each weekday for this position.
- The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
- All employees participating in or serving children in University programs must participate in mandatory Child Abuse Prevention online training on the appropriate conduct around children, protecting children from abuse and neglect, and reporting of known or suspected child abuse and neglect.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in required subject area or related discipline.
- Two years teaching or tutorial experience in required subject area or related discipline.
- Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree in mathematics or mathematics education or related field is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Classified Title: CTY DE Instructor
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Min/Mid/Max Hourly Range: $20.56-$28.28-$35.99 (Commensurate with experience)
Employee Group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: CTY Online Math
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
NOTE:
- This position is not benefits eligible.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Multiple positions available.
- This position is telework eligible.
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.
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