Readiness Institute Central PA (Johnstown Region) – Summer Discovery Junior Instructor

About the role

We are currently looking for junior instructors for the 5-week Readiness Institute Summer Program to guide and support learners as they work to create their personalized roadmap for success.

Job Responsibilities

• Support learners using evidence-based, inclusive practices to develop their personalized roadmaps
• Promote adolescent students’ academic, social, and community readiness
• Supervise and engage students during onsite and offsite programming
• Understand and support implementation of the program curriculum
• Maintain a positive, orderly learning environment through effective behavior management
• Demonstrate professionalism and follow all policies and procedures
• Build strong, communicative relationships with students and staff
• Participate in collaborative professional learning

Qualifications

• Are currently in their 3rd or 4th year of university-level studies, preferably studying education or a related field
• Have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with teens
• Passionate about education and helping students explore and identify their individualized educational pathway
• Have experience working with and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds, and experience with multicultural conflict resolution
• Patient and supportive with students and colleagues and possess excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate creativity and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, eager to learn, and open to feedback

Compensation

Readiness Institute junior instructors will be paid biweekly at a rate of $20.59/hour for approximately 30 hours of work per week.

Background Checks/Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Campus Security Crime Statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

PA State Labor Law Poster

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

Copyright Information

Hotlines