CTY Online Programs Instructor - Science

We are seeking a CTY Online Programs Instructor-Science. The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced K-12 students around the world. We provide todays brightest students with fun, challenging courses; a community of engaged learners; and a strong foundation for future success in college and their careers. Want to join our team? We are looking for mission-driven problem-solvers who can thrive in CTYs 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.

General Summary/Purpose

The instructor supports academically talented students enrolled in Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) online science and engineering courses. Our course offerings can be found at https://cty.jhu.edu/online/courses/science_engineering/

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate lessons within science curriculum defined by CTY. Lectures are not required.
• Monitor student progress and assist students in accomplishing established learning objectives.
• Interact independently with students using distance education technologies, primarily Moodle, phone and video conferencing software, and e-mail.
• Provide timely feedback to students and their parents on coursework and progress.
• Communicate with students, parents, IT, program administrators and supervisor to resolve any course related issues.
• Submit hours worked via established system according to schedule provided by CTY.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

• This position is not benefits eligible.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Bachelor's Degree in required subject area or related discipline.
• Two years teaching or tutorial experience in required subject area or related discipline.
• Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• At least two years teaching middle or high school students.
• Online teaching experience.
• Masters Degree is strongly preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Internal and External Contacts Required as part of the job.
• Collaborative relationships with the Senior Program Manager, Assistant Program Manager and CTY Online Program administrators and staff. Frequent contact with students, schools, and parents via telephone, email, and web-based virtual meeting room software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to access and transmit information using a computer.
• Dexterity of hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse pad and other office machinery.
• The incumbent will be required to communicate regularly via telephone and email with internal and external customers and must be able to exchange accurate and timely information in these settings.
• Position also requires a degree of mobility common to working in an office environment; bending, kneeling or standing during events and presentations may be required.
• Computer or other special needs for the position: Must have a computer with broadband Internet access; familiarity with Online education technologies a plus, such as Moodle, Zoom, and Microsoft 365.

Additional Information

• Work hours vary and are flexible; including weekends and evenings as determined with supervisor.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and must either live in the US or another area in which JHU has a business entity.
• The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
• 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.
• CTY Online Programs offers students in grades preK-12 challenging academic coursework throughout the year. For more information, please visit: cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline

Classified Title: CTY DE Instructor 
Working Title: CTY Online Programs Instructor - Science

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Min/Mid/Max Hourly Range: $20.56-$28.28-$35.99 (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee Group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Varies 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: CTY Online Science 
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/

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 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.

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.

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.

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Accommodation Information

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