BOAST Hybrid Instructor - Algebra and Engineering

We are looking for a Boast Hybrid Instructor - Algebra and Engineering who will create a nurturing and supportive environment for the students and be available for live interaction during set virtual office hours AND for in-person sessions with students at the school site approximately three times per month.
Instructors will be responsive to questions, proactive with guidance, communicate with the students regularly, and mentor the students as they work.
During the in-person sessions, instructors will implement provided lesson plans to launch students on sections of the modules.
The object is to engage students by getting them to think and participate rather than being lectured to.
Students who participate in BOAST will have a broad range of experiences and abilities and will come from diverse backgrounds.
The instructors must be prepared to accommodate a multitude of learning styles and foster a sense of community in person AND within an online course platform.
Finally, instructors must be able to engage, encourage, and excite the students.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities Class Culture Develop a sense of classroom community for a class of approximately 20 students participating in the BOAST program at a school site.
Set norms and expectations.
Conduct team building/social and emotional learning discussions.
Provide referrals to mental health clinicians, when needed.
Connect and check-in with students and families if students stop attending the program.
Planning & Preparation Participate in instructor training prior to the start of the program (October) and several times throughout the year.
Complete each engineering activity using the student materials prior to the students engaging with them.
Review supplemental materials to prepare for implementation.
Teaching Introduce modules to students at designated in-person sessions (approximately 3 times per month) using provided lesson plans.
Monitor online platform and respond to student questions within 24 hours.
Deliver supplemental lessons (provided to you) to students based on need.
Host at least two hours of virtual office hours per week (specific days/times TBD) Assist students by providing appropriate accommodations and extensions on an individual basis.
Assess Student Work & Proficiencies Review student work and respond to signs of significant student struggle, as necessary.
Review and provide feedback for project application questions within 48 hours of submission.
Provide feedback for completed projects.
Participate in grading norming sessions for each module with other instructors.
Score student work using a provided engineering design rubric for each module.
Score student content knowledge using a provided math rubric for each module.
Administration Document and effectively communicate with the BOAST team and school-based facilitators about student progress and issues.
Track office hours attendance and report student progress.
Participate in 3 interviews with the research team to assess program effectiveness.
Provide feedback to BOAST team for improvement to program.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Works well under pressure.
Skilled at proactive problem-solving.
Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail and follow through.
Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
Ability to quickly learn new software, as needed.
Proficient with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Proficient with team collaboration platforms (One Drive, MS Teams, One Note, Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms).
Proficient with online education technologies, such as Blackboard, Google Classroom, or other Learning Management System (LMS).
The ability to work independently following established formats.
Demonstrated ability to lead workshops.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree.
At least 3 years of directly related, successful secondary teaching experience teaching in transformation/turnaround or persistently low-performing context.
Additional graduate level education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU Equivalency Formula.
Multiple years Talent Development experience may substitute for teaching certification.
Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree and Teacher certification preferred.
Curriculum development experience is preferred.
The ability to work independently following established formats.
Demonstrated ability to lead workshops.
Prior experience working in urban schools is highly desirable.
Prior experience working in a leadership capacity among teachers and other site-based staff is desirable.
Curriculum development experience is preferred.
Classified Title: Instructional Facilitator Working Title: BOAST Hybrid Instructor - Algebra and Engineering Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD Starting Salary Range: Min $28.
30 - Max $49.
53 HRLY ($20,800 budgeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Various Exempt Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus Department name: ​​​​​​​CEO Instructors and Students Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering Total Rewards The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting.
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
More information can be found here: https://hr.
jhu.
edu/benefits-worklife/ Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position.
If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis.
For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice.
A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University.
In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law Learn more: https://www.
eeoc.
gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.
pdf Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.
edu .
For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.
jhu.
edu .
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable.
The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida.
Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons.
Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.
hopkinsmedicine.
org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.
jhu.
edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus.
Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination.
This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing.
Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers.
Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.