Instructor - Project X: Algebra Engineering Lab
3 weeks ago
The pilot is funded by the National Science Foundation (grant no. 2005790) and administered by the Center for Educational Outreach in the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. The mission of the Center is to increase the number of youths pursuing STEM education and careers. Formerly known as Baltimore Online Algebra for Students in Technology (BOAST) when piloted in afterschool contexts, the Fall 2024 pilot is the first time this curriculum will be trialed during the school day with teaching teams from Johns Hopkins.
- Instructor Description_
We are looking for two**_ Instructor - Project X: Algebra Engineering Lab_** per school (a "teaching team") who will create a motivating environment for students and be available for live interaction during in-person classes with students at the school site twice a week. 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 objective is to engage students by getting them to think, participate, and actively problem solve (not listening to lectures). Students who participate will have a broad range of experiences and abilities and will come from diverse backgrounds. The instructors must be prepared to accommodate many learning styles and provide supplemental instruction. Instructors will maintain engagement in-person and via the online platform. Finally, instructors must be able to engage, encourage, and excite the students. a multitude of learning styles and provide supplemental instruction. Instructors will maintain engagement in-person and via the online platform. Finally, instructors must be able to engage, encourage, and excite the students.
The time commitments include a minimum of 6 hours per week and maximum of 19.9 hours per week (if at multiple schools). Typical weekly breakdown: 2 hours per meetup at school x 2 days/week, 2 hours of online mission support, 2 additional optional hours for planning/scoring/prep. Consistent scheduling is required in this role between August 26 to December 20 (option to extend through January 20). Instructors must be available during one or more 90-time blocks on both Monday AND Wednesday or Tuesday AND Thursday. Time blocks will be clarified by June 2024 and will be consistent (for example, 10:30-noon or 1:30-3pm). Transportation to Baltimore City high schools is provided to students.
The class may include students from various grades (9th to 12th graders) who have completed Algebra I with a C or better. Students in the class will meet 5 days a week. They will be supported by a "teacher of record" (full time staff at the hosting school) and the JHU teaching team will come 2 days of the week. The remaining 3 days of the week, students will complete the self-paced learning in Schoology; if schedules align, instructors may host online mission support (office hours). The JHU teaching team will be supported by an Instructional Coach, who will provide training on the curriculum and regular support.
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**
- Class Culture_
- Develop a sense of classroom community for a class of approximately 20-25 students participating in the elective class at a school site.
- Set norms and expectations for the classroom while upholding school-wide expectations.
- Conduct team building/social and emotional learning discussions.
- In partnership with Teacher of Record, support check-in with students and families if students stop attending class.
- Planning and Preparation_
- Participate in instructor training prior to the start of the program (online in August and in-person in September) and several times throughout the semester (typically, on weekends)
- Teaching_
- Complete each engineering activity using the student materials prior to the students engaging with them.
- Review supplemental materials to prepare for implementation.
- Host at least two hours of virtual office hours per week (specific days/times TBD).
- Introduce modules to students at designated in-person sessions (twice per week)) 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 (consult with teacher of record, as needed).
- Assess Student Work and Proficiencies_
- Review student work and respond to signs of significant student struggle, as necessary.
- Provide feedback for completed projects.
- Note - JHU teaching team will review and score student work using provided rubrics. The teacher of record will convert the score to grades and enter them into the school system.
- Administration_
- Document an
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