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Requisition ID:  118981

Baltimore Emerging Scholars Instructor (CTY)

Founded in 1979, the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is a center for innovation dedicated to advancing the field of gifted education through research on testing, programs, and other supports for advanced learners. CTY provides advanced learners with fun, challenging courses; a community of engaged learners; and a strong foundation for future success in college and their careers. We are looking for mission-driven problem-solvers who can thrive in CTY’s diverse, collaborative, fast-paced, and results-driven work environment. We value innovation, creativity, integrity, and a shared commitment to the bright young people we serve.


CTY is seeking Baltimore Emerging Scholars instructor to teach an enrichment program for Baltimore City Schools’ pre-college students who show high academic potential. CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars is a 25-week advanced enrichment course designed by CTY to test students’ critical thinking skills and to further their academic interests through inquiry-based activities. The 25-week program will run from October through May for students in grades 1-5 at three Baltimore City Schools: Commodore John Rodgers, Francis Scott Key, and Highlandtown #215. Instructors' core responsibilities are to plan and conduct their classes within CTY guidelines and including planning and conducting their classes within CTY guidelines and monitoring and evaluating the progress of each student.


Instructor working hours are based on the assigned school’s schedule, including additional program planning and preparation, training, professional development, and team meetings. Instructors will teach in person at their designated school in Baltimore, Maryland. Each class session should be the equivalent of 60 minutes per class, 3 classes a week, or 2 classes a week. Instructional staff report directly to the CTY Assistant Program Manager.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Use the provided CTY curriculum and instructional materials to develop daily objectives and lessons.
  • Monitor students' academic progress toward stated objectives of instruction. Effectively communicate progress with program leadership.
  • Provide meaningful and detailed feedback on assignments in a timely manner.
  • Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Evaluate curriculum effectiveness and assist in refining the curriculum to enhance student performance.
  • Aid in the facilitation of CTY research efforts as related to the CTY Emerging Scholars program.
  • Maintain productive relationships through communication with students, parents/guardians, program leadership, and school staff.
  • Escalate any concerns to leadership.
  • Additional duties include working as a team member to provide support to other instructors.


Other Duties

  • Duties and responsibilities are subject to change with or without notice.

Additional Information

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
  • Applicants must be able to report to their assigned school in Baltimore, Maryland, during the CTY-BES approved dates and times.
  • All employees participating in or serving children in University programs must participate in mandatory Child Abuse Prevention online training on the appropriate conduct around children, protecting children from abuse and neglect, and reporting of known or suspected child abuse and neglect.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in a content related field.
  • Five years teaching experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 

 

Classified Title: CTY Instructional Lead Teacher 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Baltimore Emerging Scholars Instructor (CTY)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (4,500 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Limited 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 8:00am or 3:00-4:15pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Mount Washington Campus  
Department name: CTY Strategic Prog. and Partnerships  
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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