Instructors; Temporary
Listed on 2026-01-04
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Bilingual
Job Description
Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) shapes, advances, and stewards a world‑class undergraduate academic experience for students at the University of Washington. Staff, faculty, and students in UAA deepen and enrich the learning experience for all undergraduates, recognizing and supporting the unique learning path of each individual student and committing each academic program to excellence in learning and teaching.
Within UAA, The Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars (RC) at the University of Washington's mission is threefold: teaching, research, and service. The RC is a leader in the nation for developing programs that serve highly capable young pre‑college and college students.
The Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars offers enrichment courses through the Saturday Enrichment Program for students currently in grades K-8. These classes are intended to provide intellectually ambitious students with challenge, inspiration, and fun, in a collaborative, supportive learning environment.
Undergraduate Academic Affairs has an outstanding opportunity for temporary Saturday Instructors (Multiple Opportunities) to join their team.The Robinson Center (RC) seeks candidates to teach enrichment classes for highly interested and motivated students in grades K-8. The courses are offered each quarter, from Fall to Spring quarters, on Saturday mornings and include eight 50‑minutes sessions per quarter. This position involves curriculum development, class instruction, working with teaching aides, and attending all orientation and professional development required training.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching & Learning:Planning, Instruction & Assessment
- Maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment for a diverse population of students
- Designing and developing the course curriculum with the advice of the Enrichment Program team
- Preparing all course materials, including but not limited to syllabus, assignments, lesson plans, and supply lists
- Preparing and delivering classroom instruction
- Coordinating communication with students and families
- Collaborating with the Robinson Center Staff on program activities
- Other duties as needed
- Attending all required professional development training
- Attending staff orientation prior to the start of the program
- Collaborating with teaching aide (if applicable)
Competencies:
- Accountability and Integrity
- Race, Equity, and Difference
- Constituent Focus
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Master's degree
- At least two years of professional experience
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS- Able to attend all class sessions and staff orientation
- The ability to work collaboratively with staff and students at the Robinson Center
- Must be available for all Saturday class sessions of a quarter
- Experience teaching K-8 students
- Experience working with academically advanced and highly motivated students
- Experience working with K-8 youth
- Experience working with neurodiverse learners
This recruitment requires a cover letter. Your application will not be considered unless you attach a cover letter.
Cover Letter Prompt:We are eager to learn more about your teaching experience and professional competencies. Please describe how your background aligns with the instructional responsibilities of this position and what aspects of this teaching role most inspire you.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to employment.
The Robinson Center is committed to providing a safe and welcoming space to people of all genders, religions, national origins, races, disabilities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and documentation statuses. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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