at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job ID49854
LocationEvanston, Illinois
Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01
CTD Online Instructor
Looking for a flexible second income? Excited about working with other exceptional teachers to innovate in an online environment? CTD Online is a community of creative, passionate instructors who enjoy both working withstudentsandtheartofinstructionaldesign.Weofferadvancedlearners fromaroundtheworldenrichment and accelerated courses in math, science, English, and history for students in Pre-K through 12th grade.Our asynchronous approach offers considerable flexibility as each course typically only requires two synchronous virtualmeetingsforwhichtheinstructorsetsthedates. Ourteacherstypicallyteach1-3courses asession,but you decide when and how much work you are looking for.
OnlineFamilyProgram(OFP):Coursesforouryoungest studentsservePre-Kthrough3rdgrade,are4 weeks long, and work to build families' ability to find joy in learning together. No synchronous meetings are required for this program.
OnlineEnrichment(OEN)&OnlineCoreEssentialsPrograms(OCE):These coursesforstudents in grades 3-8 include 6-week enrichment opportunities to explore integrated course topics or 9-week accelerated options that are standards-aligned.
Honors (OHN), Honors Electives (OHE), and AP:These one- or two-semester courses offer high school credit.AllHonors coursesareNCAAaccredited,andAPcourses havebeenauthorizedbythe College Board.
HighlightedSubjects andGradeLevels: Thoughwearelooking formathteachers whocanstart this summer, below is a sample of courses in need of instructors for the 2024-2025 school year.
Math:(K-1)MathMagic,(3-5)Pre-AlgebraPrep,(6-8)Algebra Explorations,(6-12)Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus
ComputerScience:(6-8)Java script,(6-8)Python,(6-12)MachineLearning
Science:(6-12)Bioengineering,Architecture,Aerodynamics
Humanities:(6-12)European LiteratureHonors:TheClassics,(9-12)APAfricanAmerican Studies, AP Economics: Macroeconomics, AP Economics: Microeconomics, AP US HistoryJob Summary
InstructorsareresponsiblefordesigningandimplementingthecoursecurriculumviaSchoology,CTD's Learning Management System.
Instruction:In anasynchronousenvironment,instructorpresenceisessential.Instructorsestablishthis presence by:
SendingoutaWelcomeemailtostudents andfamiliesthatincludeskeydates.
Sendingoutaweeklygroupemailtoyourclasstocheckin.
Logging in at least 4 times a week, responding to student inquiries within 24-48 hours (not including holidays),andproviding supporttoassiststudentswithstayingonpacewithcourseworkcompletion. Typically instructors spend about 5 hours responding to students each week.
Being afrequentparticipant(poster)inyouronlinediscussions,respondingtostudents throughoutthe discussion.
Holdingaminimumof2livesessionspersemester.Postthesedates onyourSchoologycalendar,in your course, and email your families with your dates once they are set.
Gradingworkwithintwoweeksofitbeingturnedin.Frequentlyproviding writtenorrecorded comments.
Providingvideominilessonswhenstudentsarestruggling.
Emailingfamilies andcopyingaCTDCoordinatorifstudentsaremorethantwoweek a behind.
InstructionalDesign:Inanonlineenvironment,planning anddesignareessential.Ourinstructorsembrace this creative space by:
ParticipatinginourCommunitiesofPracticediscussionseachsemester.
ReviewingandgivinginputtoCTDtrainingmaterials andpolicies.
Usingstudent feedbackandCTDOnline-wideprojects, improveyourcurriculumeachsemester.
RevisingcurriculumwithCTD'sinputsevery3-4years.Thoughitdepends onthelengthofthecourse being redesigned, this process typically requires between 30-60 hours to complete. (Additional compensation provided.)
Whenselected,working withtheCTDteamandexpertsinthefieldtodesign newcourses.
GrowingYourself andOurProfessionalCommunity:As ourcommunitycentered aroundinstructionanddesign, we learn together how to best meet the needs of our students by:
Attendingonevirtual synchronousmeetingeachsemesteryouareteaching.
Contributingtoatleasttwoasynchronousfacultydiscussionsforeachcredittaught.
Workingwithstafftoensurethecoursematches theprogram'svaluesandincludes reviewand reflection.Compensation
Instruction: As the amount of work fluctuates depending on the number of students, CTD Online pays instructionalstipendsbasedonthenumbersofstudentsserved. Classesaretypically cappedat30students.
OFP (4 Weeks): $540 per session
OEN (6 Weeks):$945-$4600 per session CORE(9Weeks):$1,300-$3,000persession
OHE & AP1 (1 Semester Equivalent): $1630- $4620 per session OHN&AP2(2Semester Equivalents):$2825-$8694persession
Design:Designstipends dependontheamountofrevisionandthelength ofyourcourse.... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
