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Requirements
The Center for Multicultural Equity and Access (CMEA) enhances the education of students who have historically experienced barriers to access and success in higher education because of race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, and other marginalized identities. The vast social and economic inequalities disrupted a sense of justice as “we walk with the excluded” towards a “hope-filled future.” We actively promote access to educational attainment for diverse populations through intentional programming, services, and opportunities.
The ICP Instructor will teach middle school and high school core or elective subjects. They will play a crucial role in fostering intellectual growth, cultural understanding, and personal development among a diverse student population. The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong patience, teaching, and organizational skills, and demonstrated interest in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
Teaching and facilitating Learning
Develop and deliver engaging and interactive lessons, aligned with the program curriculum and objectives.
Utilize instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that encourages active participation and student engagement.
Mentorship and Guidance
Provide individualized attention and support to students to help them achieve their academic and personal goals.
Serve as a role model and mentor, fostering a sense of community, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity among the students.
Guide students in their academic and career exploration, offering insights and advice based on your expertise and experiences.
Curriculum Management
Review, revise, and produce curriculum for the Institute for College preparation, 7-12th academic schedule to meet or exceed DC and/or national standards.
Collaborate with fellow instructors to plan interdisciplinary lessons and implement inclusive pedagogy and enhance engagement for the students and instructional continuity content for each grade level.
Identify learning outcomes and curricular-based goals and objectives for each grade, building skills in preparation for higher education.
Structure methods of evaluation for students for each grade.
Guide lesson themes and accompanying exercises, appropriate co-curricular activities, classroom texts, and use of technology.
Professional Development
Stay abreast of the latest developments in your field of expertise and incorporate relevant and current content into your teaching including culturally responsive teaching.
Participate in professional development opportunities, workshops, and training sessions provided by the program to enhance your teaching skills and knowledge.
Actively engage in self-reflection and seek feedback from colleagues and program administrators to continuously improve your instructional practices.
Work Interactions
The Pre-College Instructor will primarily engage with middle and high school students to provide a supportive educational environment. In addition, the Pre-College instructor reports to CMEA’s Director and/or Faculty Coordinator.
Requirements and Qualifications
Professional experience tutoring or teaching a classroom
Professional or personal experience with underserved students of color
Professional experience with curriculum development and standards of practice
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to connect with and inspire diverse groups of students
A commitment to fostering inclusivity, cultural awareness, and equity in education
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.