CTY Educator- Be an Environmental Scientist!

The CTY Educator - Be an Environmental Scientist! position at Johns Hopkins involves developing and delivering engaging academic experiences in environmental science for advanced learners. Responsibilities include planning activities, assessing student outcomes, and providing feedback. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and teaching experience, with a focus on facilitated learning. The position is part-time and allows for remote work.
About the position

The CTY Educator - Be an Environmental Scientist! position at Johns Hopkins University involves developing and delivering engaging academic experiences for advanced learners in environmental science. The role emphasizes facilitated learning and requires the educator to create a supportive peer community while teaching a course focused on animal adaptations, renewable energy, and environmental science careers. The course will run for six weeks, with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning, and the educator will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities
• Complete all required training and onboarding activities.
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• Familiarize yourself with course manuals and resources.
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• Plan in-class and out-of-class activities and assessments.
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• Organize student-facing materials in Microsoft Teams and/or Moodle.
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• Prepare the classroom space for the first day of class.
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• Submit syllabus and required materials for approval.
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• Deliver engaging courses featuring facilitated learning.
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• Provide ongoing, meaningful feedback to students.
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• Administer pre- and post-tests as required.
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• Complete end-of-course evaluations for each student.
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• Assign grades according to established rubrics.
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• Establish classroom norms and communicate expectations.
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• Attend to student health and wellness matters according to protocols.
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• Communicate with parents and students according to guidelines.
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• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
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• Attend all required staff meetings and professional learning experiences.
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• Participate in action research by administering surveys.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university is required.
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• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience is required.
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• Advanced knowledge of biology and environmental science.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Nice-to-haves
• Master's Degree is preferred.
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• Experience working with advanced learners or training in gifted education preferred.
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• Experience teaching science to elementary or middle school students.

Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience.
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• Opportunity to work with advanced learners in a supportive environment.
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• Professional development opportunities.