Summer 2019 Chemistry Teacher for ATDP Secondary Division at Academic Talent Development Program
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For summer 2019, UC Berkeley's ATDP is looking for instructors for Lab Chemistry for middle school students and Introduction to Chemistry for high school students.
About ATDP. The Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) is UC Berkeley's summer program for high-achieving students from Kindergarten to completing grade 11. For over thirty-five years, ATDP has been offering challenging summer classes in a wide variety of disciplines. Please visit ATDP’s website at https://atdp.berkeley.edu/ to learn more about the program.
About. ATDP has detailed lesson plans from past classes of Lab Chemistry and Introduction to Chemistry, and they can be used as-is or modified. Teachers will be paid through UC Berkeley's payroll department. ATDP will be offering chemistry in two of its programs:
• ATDP's Elementary Division (students are mostly from the Bay Area)
Program dates: July 18 – July 26, 2019 (3 weeks)
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday (12 class meetings)
Daily schedule: morning class––8:30 a.m. to Noon; afternoon class––1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Washington Elementary School, Point Richmond (9 miles from campus)
Pay: $2600 per class, so $5200 for teaching all day
Lab Chemistry – for students who have completed grade 5
In this lab science course, we will observe chemical and physical changes, examine the properties of substances, hypothesize and investigate experimental outcomes, do independent research on elements of our choice, and utilize laboratory journals to record notes and observations. Students will develop their observation and analytical skills by experimentally discovering the amount of oxygen in air, testing gases for specific properties, making polymers, growing crystals, testing toothpaste for desirable properties, and performing a forensics experiment to determine the identity of various substances. Using freezing point depression, students will make ice cream and understand the chemistry behind it. As a culminating activity, students plan and perform a chemistry “magic” show. Homework per class meeting is up to 30 minutes.
• ATDP's Secondary Division
Program dates: June 17, 2019 - July 26, 2019 (6 weeks)
Tentative Class schedule: Tuesday & Friday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, and 1pm - 4:30pm
Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. to Noon for morning class, 1pm-4:30pm for afternoon class
Location: UC Berkeley campus
Pay: $2600 per class; $5200 for teaching all day
Introduction to Chemistry - for students completing 8th grade and up
Throughout this course, laboratory activities and discussions will focus on how chemists describe matter and its changes within the context of alchemy and early chemistry. Understanding the periodic table, the particulate nature of matter, ionic compounds, and solution chemistry will provide the basis for students to think about the world in terms of particles and their interactions. This course provides a grounding in scientific principles, which prepares students to continue on to a high school chemistry class.
Applying.
To be considered, applicants must submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
Names and contact information for three references (Letters may be requested for finalists). All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.
Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality at http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters.
How to Apply:
- Apply at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01950
- Create an Applicant ID
- Provide required information and documents
- Provide required reference information
Inquiries:
For inquiries and questions contact: atdpjobs@lists.berkeley.edu
The Graduate School of Education is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Send interest email to carriebrown@berkeley.edu
BA/BS or equivalent international degree at the time of application. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching practice and experience in the subject matter field with diverse populations. Names and contact information for three references (Letters may be requested for finalists). All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality at http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters..
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Send interest email to carriebrown@berkeley.edu
BA/BS or equivalent international degree at the time of application. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching practice and experience in the subject matter field with diverse populations. Names and contact information for three references (Letters may be requested for finalists). All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality at http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters..
Comments and Other Information
Preferred Qualifications: US teaching credential or M.A. or equivalent credential/degree in related content area at the time of application. Minimum 3 years experience working in a related field. Experience teaching K-12 academically advanced students in proposed subject matter. Experience developing and implementing student-centered or project-based curricula that successfully engages students and facilitates learning.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include: holding office hours, assigning grades, writing student evaluations, advising students, attending faculty meetings, and preparing course materials. Teachers are also required to attend a Faculty-wide meeting in May 2019; SD instructors must attend the Student/Parent orientation in June 2019. ED instructors must attend the Student/Parent Orientation in July 2019.
Comments and Other Information
Preferred Qualifications: US teaching credential or M.A. or equivalent credential/degree in related content area at the time of application. Minimum 3 years experience working in a related field. Experience teaching K-12 academically advanced students in proposed subject matter. Experience developing and implementing student-centered or project-based curricula that successfully engages students and facilitates learning.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include: holding office hours, assigning grades, writing student evaluations, advising students, attending faculty meetings, and preparing course materials. Teachers are also required to attend a Faculty-wide meeting in May 2019; SD instructors must attend the Student/Parent orientation in June 2019. ED instructors must attend the Student/Parent Orientation in July 2019.