High School Youth Program Instructor: Veterinary and Animal Science

Location: Willow

Department Overview

Badger Precollege, Division of Continuing Studies

Anticipated Dates

Start Date:

Sunday, July 19th, 2026
End Date:
Friday, July 31st, 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail

Not Remote

Hours per Week

Minimum: 30
Maximum: 40

Schedule

All Staff Training:
Saturday, June 13th 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
BSS Opening Sunday:
Sunday, July 19th 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Program Dates:
Monday, July 20th – Friday, July 31st
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum

Minimum: $2,550
Maximum: $2,550

Number of Positions

1

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or content related field
• 2 years of teaching experience with precollege students preferred. Student teaching experience will be considered.
• Graduate level coursework, completed or in progress, is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging content to high school students is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with students, administration, and support staff
• Experience planning and modifying curriculum to meet the needs of all students
• Respect for individual differences and individuality.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Teaching experience working with high school students
• Subject matter expertise and deep understanding of discipline
• Knowledge of learning theories, pedagogy and adolescent development
• Awareness of digital tools, learning management systems (Canvas), and emerging educational technologies.

Position Summary /

Job Duties

Instructor and curriculum reviser for the Veterinary and Animal Science course for the Badger Summer Scholars Program. Program dates are July 19 – July 31, 2026. The instructor’s main role in the program is to review curriculum with existing material and be a teacher and a facilitator of learning. Instructors can expect to work with a class size of up to 18 high school students.

• Developing (or modifying) an engaging course with activities and lessons designed to provide high quality and fast-paced learning for high school students including elements of college, major, and career preparation revolving around the class topic.
• Revising curriculum with existing material following Badger Precollege templates and process (Complete Syllabus including course information, weekly schedule, daily lesson plans, presentation slides, and materials.)
• Completing all hiring requirements and trainings required by Human Resources at the UW-Madison.
• Participating in staff orientation before the program begins (June 13th).
• Attending instructor check in meetings scheduled throughout the program.
• Attending opening and closing day events July 19th and July 31st, 2026.
• Leading daily instructional sessions M-F 9:00-2:30pm, July 19th – July 31st , 2026 for a group of 8-18 students.
• Completing post program student evaluation materials.

Physical Demands

N/A

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