Temporary Steps to College Teacher

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Steps to College Teacher on the Gainesville campuses. Teaching economics, civics, financial literacy, current events, math, English, or ESOL for the Steps to College summer program. The program dates are May 1st , 2024 - June 30th , 2024.

• Teach one 16-day course in any of the following areas: economics, civics, financial literacy, current events, English, mathematics, or ESOL and employ classroom management and disciplinary skills as necessary.
• Create effective, engaging, hands-on lesson plans, assignments, and activities for an intensive 16-day course, addressing all required state P-12 standards as set by the Georgia
• Department of Education for the content area and grade level being taught.
• Keep detailed records of all assignments, grades, final assessments, and attendance; submit required reports and documents to program Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Supervise students outside of classroom activities, including as they arrive and depart via bus each day, as they eat lunch each day, as they take snack breaks or restroom breaks on a daily basis and on program-related fieldtrips taken during the course of the program.
• Participate in all orientation meetings and program meetings as determined by the S2C Director, which might require meeting prior to the start of or after the end of the S2C program. Check and respond to UNG emails daily.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Content area knowledge, excellent oral and written communication skills, skill in incorporating technology in teaching in the classroom, and experience working with English Learners.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Current GA Professional In-field Teaching Certificate required.
• Experience teaching at the middle, secondary, or tertiary level is required.

• Experience working with youth in out-of-school academic programs and/or facilitating out-of-school programming is preferred.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This role is considered a position of trust.
• Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.

• Position of Trust + Education