Part Time – Kids College – Instructor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Altoona is seeking Kids College instructors for Summer 2024. Candidates will develop and instruct day camps for children entering grades K-12. Interested candidates should be energetic and creative and have a desire to work with youth in one or more of the following areas:

Math

Science

Engineering

Technology

Art

Music

Theatre

Language Arts

Literature.

Instructors are encouraged to use inquiry-based teaching methods, field trips, hands-on activities and other creative means to support their lessons. Classes may be offered completely remotely or hybrid.
Requirements and Qualifications

Candidates should have excellent communication skills.

Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials with or without accommodation.

Enjoy working with children.

Requires a minimum of bachelor degree or in an appropriate discipline and prior teaching experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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