Spark, Solstice, Apogee, Spectrum & Equinox
Programs in Evanston
CTD Instructors are responsible for the design and implementation of
their course curriculum. CTD administrative staff provides guidance to ensure
that courses are appropriate for students in the Summer Program and align with
other course offerings in rigor and scope of content covered. Instructors are
also role models for staff and students.
General
Responsibilities:
- Carefully review all program, site and staff
materials provided by the Summer Program.
Return all completed paperwork as requested;
- Attend staff training;
- Uphold and promote the CTD Honor
Code;
- Follow all CTD rules and
regulations concerning staff conduct, appropriate dress, program
procedures, and other responsibilities as set forth in the staff handbook
and by administrative staff;
- Assume program related
responsibilities as requested by CTD administrative staff.
CTD
Instructors are required to:
Pre-Session
- Complete online professional
development prior to Instructional Staff Training;
- Science Instructors: participate in
Northwestern University and outside laboratory safety training; prepare
and implement safety plans according to laboratory guidelines and
regulations;
- Design all instructional activities and
components of the course;
- Prepare a syllabus for each course that
follows the CTD template;
- Submit syllabus to administrative staff for
review within 30 days of receipt of the syllabus template;
- Choose appropriate instructional materials for
the course including books, films, software, lab supplies and other
necessary equipment within budget as outlined by administrative staff and
on supply order forms as directed;
- Submit materials requests to CTD
administrative staff by communicated deadlines;
- In consultation with administrators, select
evaluation instruments for each course, including pre- and post-tests;
- Arrange all class field trips with the Program
and/or Academic Coordinator and complete the field trip request form;
- Contact Residential Teaching Assistant (RTA,
Equinox only) or Teaching Assistant (TA) and the Lab Prep Coordinator, if
applicable, to review course syllabus and schedule. Review expected R/TA
role and course goals;
- Spark, Solstice & Apogee
Instructors: plan and prepare a final class presentation for Expo!;
- Become familiar with any medical notes (i.e.
allergies or other medical needs) of those students in Instructor's course
only, and uphold confidentiality policies.
During Session
- Check in with Academic Coordinator
(AC) on Opening Day (Sunday prior to each session) before going to
classroom;
- Welcome students and their
families on Opening Day;
- Uphold and promote CTD's Honor Code, and the
standard of supervision with students as required by program;
- Arrive promptly and be present for
all required work hours (8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday);
- Check mailbox and email daily for
announcements and updates;
- Attend Instructor meeting;
- Ensure that all needed
instructional materials are present for each class including books, films,
copies, etc.;
- Supervise the R/TA who assists
with the class and prepare materials for R/TA to use during the study
sessions;
- Prepare and provide materials to be available
for substitutes as necessary. Notify CTD in the event of an absence,
illness, or emergency;
- Administer pre- and
post-assessments and record results;
- Utilize the online student grading
system using guidelines provided by CTD administrators;
- Implement interventions for NCA
accreditation as necessary (more information will be provided through an
online posting and during Instructional Staff Training);
- Communicate regularly with residential and
administrative staff about student progress. Complete and submit
Communication Forms as necessary;
- In collaboration with the Academic
Coordinator, maintain contact with families regarding student progress as
needed;
- Supervise and conduct class field trips, if
applicable;
- Complete midterm evaluations for
students and share with AC as needed. Communicate with parents of students
who are having academic difficulties;
- Prepare and submit a sample student evaluation
according to CTD guidelines;
- Collect samples of student work
and gather material as directed by AC for course file;
- Assure that the course R/TA
administers the End of Course survey to students;
- Complete program and R/TA
evaluations electronically;
- Facilitate Closing Day activities.
Post-Session
- Submit completed written
evaluations via the online StEW system for each student according to CTD
guidelines;
- Turn in course folder including course
documents, pre- and post-tests, NCA materials (if necessary), End of
Course evaluations, and student work;
- Clean classroom and return
supplies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and teaching experience required;
master's degree or equivalent preferred. Given the pace of the program, limited
timeframe, and the high expectations for students and staff, instructors in the
Summer Program must be veteran, master teachers with a passion for their
subject area of expertise, learning and the ability to adapt content to a
fast-paced environment. Instructors should have a minimum of three years
teaching experience and have worked with gifted and/or high achieving students.
Instructors should be experts in the subject matter, as well as in classroom
communication and management. Instructors need to be adept at using a variety
of teaching methods, assessing student needs and progress, and differentiating
instruction for the myriad abilities of gifted learners. Experience with
compacted curriculum is a plus.
Employment
Dates and Stipend:
Course and curriculum planning: March – May, 2013
Tentative training date: June 27, 2013
Spark Program
Week 1: June 30 – July 5, 2013
Week 2: July 7 – July 12, 2013
Week 3: July 14 – July 19, 2013
Starting salary $1,100 per week, increasing to $1,300 per week depending on CTD
Summer Program experience
Solstice Program
July 21 – August 2, 2013
Starting salary $2,100 per session, increasing to
$2,300 per session depending on CTD Summer Program experience
Apogee, Spectrum & Equinox
Programs
Session 1: June 30 –
July 19, 2013
Session 2: July 21 –
August 9, 2013
Starting salary $3,100 per session, increasing to $3,400 per session depending
on CTD Summer Program experience
Limited housing is
available to instructors joining CTD from outside the Chicagoland area.
To apply, go to: www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer/jobs