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The Readiness Institute Summer Discovery at Penn State is a six-week experience for rising high school seniors in the Pittsburgh region that aims to prepare every learner to become community and future ready. Participants will establish relationships and rituals, complete project sprints to solve real-world problems, and reflect, share, and plan a personalized roadmap. After the program, learners will have access to further support including mentorship, learning experiences and workshops, connections with their peers, and networking. Learn more about the program at
https://readinessinstitute.psu.edu/programs/summer-program.The Readiness Institute Summer Discovery at Penn State is a Penn State Outreach initiative that collaborates with education, industry, and community partners to create learning experiences for all learners. We believe that community and future readiness is achieved when learners - regardless of their zip code, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability level -are able to develop the skills, attitudes, and values needed to design and lead in matters personal, professional, and public.About this role:
We are currently looking for instructors for the 6-week Readiness Institute Summer Discovery to guide and support learners as they work to create their personalized roadmap for success.The program will run from June 24 - August 1, 2024, with instructor onboarding and training during the week of June 17. Working 30 hours per week (Monday-Thursday) from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, instructors will work under the direction of the Executive Director of the Readiness Institute. Over the course of the discovery, you will be paired with other instructors to lead a cohort of 15 learners from diverse backgrounds and will supervise and mentor learners as they engage in community and future readiness workshops, work to develop various soft skills, and visit local businesses, community organizations, and institutions of higher education.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 staffQualifications:
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 instructionCompensati n
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 CheckThe Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancingdiversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individualuniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversityinitiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society andnature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a corestrength and an essential element of our public service mission.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster
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