Teaching Fellow EEI In-Person

We are seeking a Teaching Fellow EEI In-Person.
Explore Engineering Innovation is based on an introductory engineering course taught to undeclared freshmen engineering students at JHU.
EEI covers a range of fundamental engineering topics including materials science, computer science, civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering.
The course includes lectures but focuses on hands-on lab experiments and group data analysis.
Graded coursework includes lab reports, homework assignments, a group presentation, and a design project.
Students have the opportunity to earn three credits from Johns Hopkins University.
Ultimately, the goal of the course is to expose students to engineering principles, allow them to apply the math and science they learn in high school to solving real world problems, and to help students develop critical thinking skills.
Candidates should understand, appreciate, and apply an instructional style that emphasizes the process of problem-solving rather than memorizing material.
The object is to engage students by getting them to think and participate rather than being lectured to.
Each EEI class has a broad range of 16-24 students with diverse backgrounds and Instructors must be prepared to accommodate a multitude of learning styles.
Finally, the Teaching Fellow must be able to engage, encourage and excite the students.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities Teaching Fellow must be present and available during the entire course.
Teaching Fellow must be prepared to spend time independently to review course materials and complete the online training program prior to the first day of the course.
Teaching Fellow must be comfortable with the course material and be able to relate the curriculum to high school students.
Teaching Fellow must work with the instructor to develop a sense of community for the high school students participating in the class.
Teaching Fellow and Instructors will answer student questions and provide guidance during labs and projects.
Teaching Fellow must be available for supplementary instruction outside of class hours.
Teaching Fellow will assist Instructors and ensure that students receive their graded assigned work promptly - within 1-2 days of the assignment due date - and provide detailed feedback to students so that they are able to learn from the activity and improve their future performance.
Teaching Fellow will assist Instructors and ensure that grades are posted to the learning management system in a timely manner.
Teaching Fellow must ensure that child safety protocols are upheld.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Excellent classroom management skills.
Knowledge of Algebra II and Trigonometry.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications Familiarity with Canvas or similar LMS.
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
Proficient with Zoom or similar video conferencing software.
Physical Requirements Access to remote/virtual work environment for training prior to course.
Physical presence required during the course.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a science, technology, engineering or math discipline.
Three plus years of experience as a high school teacher in a STEM discipline.
Availability to teach July 1 to July 26, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.
m.
to 3 p.
m.
A few of our sites operate on a different schedule.
Please check visit website (https://ei.
jhu.
edu/locations/) for site-specific dates and times.
Availability to participate in pre-course training.
Candidates for these positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check and fingerprinted per policies related to working with minors.
All employees participating in Hopkins Pre-College programs must enroll and participate in mandatory online training relevant to working with minors and working at JHU.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree in engineering.
Classified Title: Teaching Assistant Engineering Job Posting Title (Working Title): Teaching Fellow EEI In-Person Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.
5/03/OI Starting Salary Range: $30.
75 - $54.
00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Monday - Friday varies Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: Pre-Collegiate Programs Students_Casuals Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering