at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 54419
Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01
Advanced Enrichment In-Person Instructor, Weekend Program: Grades PreK- 8
Instructors plan and implement challenging and engaging enrichment courses based on a course syllabus provided to them. Syllabi contain a brief description, essential questions, learning objectives and several resources on the course topic. Course content is one to two years above grade level. Instructors receive resources but should have experience with gifted learners and be able to differentiate instruction for high-ability students with a range of skill levels and background knowledge. As classroom leads, instructors supervise teaching assistants and are responsible for student course evaluations.
Course Duration and Pay
Weekend courses run for six consecutive Saturdays throughout the school year. Courses are 2.5 hours in length. Courses are held in the mornings and/or afternoons. Instructors teach during one or two of these time frames depending on location and course assignment. The per course stipend for a weekend half-day morning or afternoon course is $760-$830, depending on CTD experience.
Fall 2026: October 10 - November 14 (“inclement weather day” November 21, if needed)
Winter 2027: January 30 – March 6 (“inclement weather day” of March 13, if needed)
Locations
Weekend enrichment program sites:
Evanston, IL — Northwestern University Campus
Chicago, IL — Bronzeville Classical School
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and experience teaching accelerated and/or compacted curricula.
Master’s degree, at least three years of lead teaching and experience with twice exceptional students preferred.
Subject matter expertise as appropriate.
Strength and mobility to supervise active children indoors and outdoors.
