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CTD Temporary Summer Instructor, PreK – Grade 5Northwestern University • Evanston, Illinois
CTD Temporary Summer Instructor, PreK – Grade 5

CTD Temporary Summer Instructor, PreK – Grade 5

Northwestern University • Evanston, Illinois
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Instructor

Summer Academic Day Camps, PreK – Grade 5

Instructors plan and implement challenging and engaging courses with content one to two years above grade level based on course syllabi provided to them. As classroom leads, instructors supervise teaching assistants and are responsible for student course evaluations.

Course Duration and Pay – pay ranges are dependent upon CTD experience

Mini Camp (Evanston and Chicago only)

  • Half-day course: $600-$675

One-Week Courses (Evanston and Chicago only)

  • Half-day courses: $725-$850
  • All-day courses: $1370-$1490

Two-Week Courses

  • Half-day courses (Downers Grove, only): $1,425 - $1,525

Locations and Program Dates

  • Evanston and Chicago: June 30 – August 8 (no programming July 4th)
    • Evanston and Chicago locations to be announced in 2025
  • Avery Coonley: June 16 – July 25 (no programming June 19th or July 4th)
  • Required training dates:
    • In-person training at Northwestern University, Evanston Campus: June 26
    • Online synchronous training dates: TBD

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree plus experience teaching accelerated and/or compacted curricula with differentiation.
  • Subject matter expertise as appropriate.
  • Strength and mobility to supervise active children indoors and on the playground, including the ability to run a short distance and lift a child weighing approximately 40 pounds.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree, at least three years of lead teaching and experience with twice exceptional students preferred.

General Responsibilities

  • Design all course instructional activities, including appropriate differentiation and hands-on projects.
  • Submit lesson plans to CTD for review and archiving according to program requirements.
  • Choose and request appropriate instructional materials for the course.
  • Review student medical notes as needed (i.e., allergies/other medical needs).
  • Develop an environment that encourages engagement, collaboration, and academic risk-taking.
  • Support and supervise teaching assistant’s engagement with students.
  • Maintain program standard of student supervision.
  • Complete student evaluations based on learning objectives and CTD guidelines.
  • Learn and implement CTD Policies and Procedures.
  • Uphold and promote the CTD Honor Code among staff and students.
  • Assume program-related responsibilities (e.g., training) as requested by CTD administrators.

Center for Talent Development is accredited through Cognia® by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)

As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s . Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View .

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