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Salary- Geffen Academy At Ucla / Chancellor'S Organization / UCLA
POSITION OVERVIEW
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: March 25, 2024
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Apr 9, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Summer School Dates: Monday, June 24th – Friday, July 12th
Description:
Geffen Academy educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but is created. Geffen Academy educators possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement. This achievement demonstrates their ability to utilize and to contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Educators’ innovation is guided by our school’s mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and we also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Summer Program Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA, the Educator will create this course of study, prepare materials, and deliver an excellent summer STEM Educator enrichment course for Geffen Academy’s Summer Program students. The Educator will teach three courses, 2 sections (total); one courses designed for students entering grade 5 (two sections, 45 minutes) and a second course (one section, 90 minutes) designed for students entering grades 6-11. The classes are 45/90 minutes long, over a three (3) week period. The course will be taught in-person on Geffen Academy’s campus.
- Consistent with Geffen Academy’s goals participate in the design and development of curricula that develops a persistent inquirers mindset in the Geffen Academy’s students, centered through hands on activities that allows students to explore and discover different aspects of science, technology, engineering and math.
- Create opportunity for students to work on developing skills around: teamwork, critical thinking, investigating, and creativity.
- Engage students with real-world scenarios that takes them out of the classroom and shows how they can apply these subjects in real-life.
- Create a learning environment where students feel safe, welcome, and challenged.
- Consistent with department leadership’s direction, collaborate with other educators in creation of the Geffen Academy program that meets the need and interests of the Geffen Academy’s students.
- Be available to students and parents for any and all department related issues.
- This list of duties is not exhaustive.
School: https://www.geffenacademy.ucla.edu
QUALIFICATIONS
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
- Ability to communicate effectively with secondary school students (grades 5-12), especially those entering grade 5.
- Flexible, excellent communication and listening skills.
- Exhibit good judgment.
- Responsible and observant.
- Unquestionable personal integrity, excellent judgment, sound instincts, diplomacy and patience, and strong work ethic.
- Must be self-directed and able to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks subject to frequent interruption.
- Exceptional listening skills and sensitivity to the needs of others.
- Collegially inclined with peers; a willing communicator and collaborator; enthusiastic team player.
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced summer program environment.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
References are checked before an offer is made
Help contact: HR@geffenacademy.ucla.edu
ABOUT UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
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