Student: Summer Teaching Fellow

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Louisville, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Student: Summer Teaching Fellow
Requisition Number SE03888
Department Name 3J5SE: Student Employment
Work Location Louisville, KY
On Campus/Off Campus Off Campus
Salary Range $100 per day
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Preferred Education/Experience
Prefer students who have some experience with younger
students/children.
Looking for creative college students who can use their talent in
and outside the classroom (our students love thinking outside the
box).
We want teachers who are passionate about educational equity and
want to help change the academic future of a child.
Hours per Week
40
Job Summary
You must be a current UK student to apply to this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.
The primary purpose of Breakthough Louisville is to prepare and support talented, underserved middle school students for greater academic success as well as introduce college students to the teaching profession. For 2024, we are recruiting 14 college students or recent grads to teach math or language arts. Each teacher is assigned a classroom of 5-8 children, who are grouped by proficiency. Teachers are given a lot of room for creativity and teaching methods. You do not need
to be an Education Major. The only prerequisite is a passion for teaching children. Teachers are required to be there all day and help manage students, help with breakfast and lunch, and
afternoon programming. All staff are asked to lead some type of club (art, chess, cooking, film, yearbooks, etc), based on each teacher’s passion.
During the summer, we are located at Louisville Collegiate
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Must be available from June 3 – July 20 (no weekends except for a possible Sat. Graduation Ceremony)
Must be adaptable as everyday is different
Must be a team player.
Must have the maturity to handle a classroom of middle school students.
Deadline to Apply 03/31/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Anticipated Start Date 06/03/2024

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