Test Preparation: ACT/SAT Instructor Aide

The University of California San Diego is offering an exclusive ACT and SAT Prep Course. Our Test Prep Courses are designed for the student whose busy lifestyle demands efficient prep in a condensed amount of time by focusing on the test topics that impact your score the most. We are looking for experienced ACT/SAT instructors to join our team and teach our 16-hour course. Our classes are typically scheduled on the weekends and weekday after school.

Specific Duties

• Reinforce lessons presented by instructors by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
• Enforce class rules to help teach students proper behavior
• Help instructors with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and collecting and tracking authorization forms
• Help instructors prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment such as computers, projectors, etc.
• Helps instructors conclude lessons by assisting with clean-up of classroom spaces.
• Help supervise students in class
• Under the guidance of the instructor, recognizes the special needs of students with learning disabilities, seeks assistance as needed and/or required, and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodations within the classroom
• Encourages students to work collaboratively to solve problems and to think logically and creatively
• Respond to student needs and questions
• Supports a high-performance environment in which students of diverse backgrounds are motivated to succeed
• Handle mechanics of position according to deadlines (LOAs, texts, A/V, grade submission, etc.)
• Communicate with Program Manager and Instructor Services Team on a timely basis
• Completes other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree from an accredited institution required; in exceptional cases an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be accepted
• Current knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred
• Experience working with High School Students (Grades 9-12) in a mentor/tutoring/teaching capacity is preferred

Special Conditions of Employment

Duties may require direct contact and/or supervision of children (defined as individuals under the age of 18); completion of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) form will be required.

As an academic department within UC San Diego, all Extension Program instructors and courses must be formally approved according to the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California. Eligibility to teach a course is contingent upon this formal academic approval. Once approved, teaching assignments are "by agreement". The instructor's Letter of Agreement outlines the deliverables for the course, the course schedule, and compensation terms, and is subject to department policies and procedures. UC San Diego Extension makes no commitment to hire an instructor until it has sent and received a signed instructor Letter of Agreement. Should the course section an instructor plans to teach be cancelled for any reason, the instructor agreement, including rights to compensation for future section meetings, is voided. Remuneration is for classroom hours only and does not include time spent for course preparation or other events.

Application Requirements

Job may require CPR certification, tuberculosis (TB) certificate of clearance, and background checks.

Please complete all relevant fields in the application, and optionally attach additional documents to provide further information relating to your professional and teaching backgrounds. Even if you upload a resume, cover letter, and/or additional documentation, you must answer all of the questions in the application, when applicable. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

In addition to meeting all of the above mentioned requirements, you will be required to schedule and attend a Human Resources onboarding meeting during which you will be required to complete a Live Scan background check.

Please note: We receive and review applications for instructors on an ongoing basis. If we do not currently have teaching opportunities available, we may keep your application on file and contact you if an opportunity that matches your specific skills becomes available. UC San Diego Extension operates on a quarterly schedule and course planning typically takes place six weeks to six months in advance of the start of any quarter.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce.