Readiness Institute Summer Discovery - Pittsburgh – Part-Time Instructor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Job Responsibilities:
 Oversee and support students during onsite, offsite, and virtual programming
 Help students set goals and improve academic, social, and community readiness
 Serve as both facilitator and support instructor, depending on activity
 Understand and support the program curriculum
 Maintain a professional attitude at all times
 Adhere to all organizational and university site policies and procedures
 Proactively respond to any issues or concerns involving students, families, and/or staff
 

Qualifications:
Successful Readiness Institute Discovery instructors...
 Have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with teens
 Are passionate about education and helping students explore and identify their individualized educational pathway
 Have experience working with and respect for students from diverse backgrounds, and experience with multicultural conflict resolution
 Are patient and supportive with students and colleagues and possess excellent communication skills
 Demonstrate creativity and problem-solving skills
 Are comfortable leading and supporting virtual instruction

Compensation
Readiness Institute instructors will be paid biweekly at a rate of $25/hour for approximately 30 hours of work per week.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form 
• FBI Criminal Background Check

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