Art Harper Saturday Academy Instructor

Job Description

The Art Harper Saturday Academy is a multi-year program designed to inspire and prepare highschool students to pursue post-secondary education and careers in STEM related fields. The
Saturday Academy will outreach to high school students who otherwise may not have considered acareer in the STEM or relatedfield butdisplay the potential to master the subject areas required toexcel in the field.

The core elements of the Academy will be a math course, project design course, and workshops thatwill teach the foundational concepts of these subjects needed to succeed at the collegiate level. In
addition, the students will receive academic support to improve their high school mathematicsskills, exposure to STEM fields, and opportunities for practical applications of their academic skills.

• Develop and deliver engaging lessons in math and/or project-based STEM learning aligned with the Saturday Academy curriculum.

• Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment that supports high school students from diverse backgrounds.

• Design instructional materials and hands-on projects that promote problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity.

• Assess student understanding and provide feedback to help students strengthen their academic and critical thinking skills.

• Incorporate real-world STEM applications to connect course content to practical career pathways.

• Collaborate with program staff and fellow instructors to coordinate lesson plans, activities, and student progress updates.

• Participate in orientation and periodic planning sessions to ensure consistent program delivery.

• Provide mentorship and encouragement to students, fostering their confidence and interest in pursuing STEM fields.

• Track attendance, maintain student records, and submit required documentation in a timely manner.

• Attend all scheduled Saturday sessions (2–6 hours per week for 12 weeks during the academic year).

QUALIFICATIONS

▪Bachelor’sDegreeinSTEM(Science,Technology,Engineering, or Math)or related field
▪Prior teaching experiencerequired with preference given tothosewhohaveexperiencedevelopingaproject-basedcurriculumfor high school students
▪Strong verbal communicationand presentationskills
▪Part-Time: 2-6hours for 12Saturdays during the academicyear

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