ESU4KIDS Instructor
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 19, 2024
East Stroudsburg University is hiring for an ESU4KIDS Instructor! Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU's proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country's largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.
Position Summary:
To be successful in this position, instructors for the ESU4KIDS Summer Program will engage with children over the course of two weeks: July 15-19 & July 22-26, 2024. The program will run daily Monday - Friday (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM), totaling 70 hours of engagement with children. Instructors will also be required to spend 20-30 hours planning STEM+Literacy activities prior to the start of the program.
Essential Responsibilities:
Applicants are to apply through https://esu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=esu and are required to attach a letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required before appointment), and contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. Final selection will be based on excellence in scholastic achievement, professional activity, a review of the candidate's vita and a successful interview. A teaching demonstration and portfolio review might be requested. For confidential reference letters submissions and transcripts through an agency, institution and/or an individual please mail directly to ehall8@esu.edu or to the Faculty Search and Recruitment Coordinator at East Stroudsburg University, PO Box 447, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.All candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and official transcripts at the time of employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud that ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm
We believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are keys to success for our faculty and students.
We are proud to foster a workplace that is unique to higher education. As an organization focused on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring others.
Position Summary:
To be successful in this position, instructors for the ESU4KIDS Summer Program will engage with children over the course of two weeks: July 15-19 & July 22-26, 2024. The program will run daily Monday - Friday (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM), totaling 70 hours of engagement with children. Instructors will also be required to spend 20-30 hours planning STEM+Literacy activities prior to the start of the program.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Planning, organizing, and implementing STEM+Literacy programming for children, with built in flexibility for schedule changes/weather.
- Encouraging positive behaviors in the activity sessions.
- Communicating with parents as needed.
- Maintaining cleanliness and order for activity areas & equipment; ensuring activity areas are clean at the end of each session.
- Being present and engaged at all activities.
- Communicating with and working under the ESU4KIDS director (ESU faculty) and reporting any issues, needs (homesickness/health concerns/behavior), or concerns in a timely manner to ensure the safety of children and parents.
- Teaching Certification (Elementary/Middle Level Preferred).
- Pass a comprehensive background check.
- Classroom teaching experience with diverse populations.
- Experience in facilitating STEM-Literacy based activities indoors and outdoors/hands-on activities.
- Collaborates/works well with teammates and supervisors.
- Ability to demonstrate lesson/activity planning and implementation at a daily/weekly/program level
- Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions.
- Experience with Word, Excel, Teams required.
Applicants are to apply through https://esu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=esu and are required to attach a letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required before appointment), and contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. Final selection will be based on excellence in scholastic achievement, professional activity, a review of the candidate's vita and a successful interview. A teaching demonstration and portfolio review might be requested. For confidential reference letters submissions and transcripts through an agency, institution and/or an individual please mail directly to ehall8@esu.edu or to the Faculty Search and Recruitment Coordinator at East Stroudsburg University, PO Box 447, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.All candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and official transcripts at the time of employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud that ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm
We believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are keys to success for our faculty and students.
We are proud to foster a workplace that is unique to higher education. As an organization focused on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring others.
