Instructor - New York Sa 24

INSTRUCTOR / SUMMER POSITION (5-10 OPENINGS) 

About The School of The New York Times and Summer Academy 

Highly innovative, The School of The New York Times (The School), a collaboration between The New York Times and Cambridge Information Group, provides a comprehensive set of educational offerings for pre-college aged students. Drawing on unequaled expertise and unrivaled access, The School provides seminal formative experiences, giving students expanded vision and focus, while serving as the foundation for success in their future studies and in life itself. 

Held in New York City, Summer Academy (SA) provides students with an immersive environment during 2-week terms over the course of the summer, in which they learn, investigate and explore while having fun and discovering friends, mentors and instructors who share their passions and interests. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Instructors set up classrooms, convene class and guide students through exercises - directed by the Lead Instructor - to recap important points/themes, facilitate independent work on assignments and projects, giving feedback and helping lead the class when times the Lead Instructor is not with the class. If class is off-campus, Instructors escort students to and from the site visit. Before SA, the Instructor, The School and Lead Instructors plan the syllabus, choose instructional strategies and pick site visits and guest speakers. Other responsibilities include: 

• Taking attendance and ensuring students’ safety and well-being during all assigned academic activities. 
• Leading class sessions and activities as appropriate.
• Taking students on excursions to different parts of New York City as required for their courses and projects; having a good sense of the environs and knowing how to get around will be a critical part of the role.
• Providing notes for Faculty and School staff that will serve as part of the final student evaluation.
• Supporting Faculty-led activities as needed.
• Managing technology and materials for assigned courses - being able to troubleshoot classroom and educational tech challenges will be important.
• Upon completion of the curriculum, instructors are responsible for building out the course on Canvas using the syllabi and uploading assignments, course resources and site visits.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Knowledge & Abilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy in interpersonal relationships
• Support and embrace diversity and inclusion
• Ability to be present in the office
• Enthusiasm for working with youth

Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure 

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required (refer to Areas of Content Expertise section below); a graduate degree (obtained or in progress) or professional experience is recommended. 
• Instructors should have at least 3 years of assistant teaching experience or 2 years of experience as a lead teacher/course designer, with some experience in teaching writing. 
• Three references are required. 

Instructional Dates (excluding weekends): 

• Term 1: June 10th-June 20th 
• Term 2: June 24th-July 4th 
• Term 3: July 8th-July 18th 
• Term 4: July 22nd-August 1st 

Applicants should specify which term(s) they are available. 

Areas of Content Expertise 

Journalism; Podcasting; Creative and cultural writing; Filmmaking; Opinion writing; Government; Law; Music; Photography; Business; Sports media and management; Fashion and the arts; Technology; Economics; Climate; Food Culture; Political Commentary

Other Requirements 

As Instructors will be working closely with minors, they will need to pass a background check; they may be subject to random drug testing. 

Language Skills 

While no special language skills are required for the position, applicants should be capable of upholding the highest standards of written and spoken English. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Basic office environment 
• Basic classroom environment 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

The School of The New York Times reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion. 

Salary 

• $3,000-4,000 per Term

Only qualified candidates should apply (NO RECRUITERS) 

The School of The New York Times is an Equal Opportunity Employer