Summer 2019 Analytical Writing Teacher for ATDP Secondary Division at Academic Talent Development Program
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Course: Analytical Writing
Program dates: June 17 – July 26, 2019 (6 weeks)
Tentative Class schedule: Monday & Thursday
Daily schedule: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: UC Berkeley campus
Pay: $2600 per course
Analytical Writing
for students entering grade 10 or 11
This course, taught at the advanced high school level, will allow students to strengthen their analytical reading and writing skills. Students will practice reading with care and will hold meaningful discussions about the texts they study. They will learn to produce well-organized, well-written, well-developed, and intellectually complex essays. They will perform the stages of writing from clarifiction of the assignment to final revision, working on grammar, composition, and editing.
Interesed applicants please email cover letter, cv, and teaching philosophy to Carrie Brown at carriebrown@berkeley.edu.
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.