Pre-Collegiate Programs Instructor

Pre-Collegiate Programs Instructor

Instructors will design and teach a course for the Center for Gifted Education's K–12 programs. Instructors are responsible for creating course content, implementing lessons, and guiding students through presentations. Instructors will also assess student learning and communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents. This is a pool position reviewed on an as needed basis to meet program needs. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Subject matter expertise in the course being taught.
• Demonstrated ability and content knowledge to teach K-12 high-ability students.
• Experience working effectively in dynamic educational settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education.

Salary: $42 per hour.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of a background check required.
• NOTE: Schedules to be determined by enrollment in the respective program.
• This position is a temporary (hourly) position not to exceed 6 months. All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed on average 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve month period beginning May 1 each year.
• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
• This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding.

Job Duties:

• 65% - Teaching and Instruction: Employ best-practice instructional strategies and differentiate instruction for high-ability students. Teach assigned courses, implementing positive behavior management strategies. Administer pre- and post-assessments to measure learning outcomes. Plan and facilitate student presentations. Collaborating with Teaching Assistants to support course needs. Work with staff to set up virtual or in-person classroom platforms.
• 30% - Course Creation and Assessment: Design and submit syllabi, lesson plans, parent letters, and student materials. Develop pre- and post-assessments aligned with intended learning outcomes. Plan frameworks for student presentations. Submit syllabi, assessments, and brief analyses of results to program directors.
• 5% - Communication: Maintain regular communication with program staff, students, and parents. Submit course needs, supply lists, and updates prior to program start. Attend required orientations and meetings.