Job Description:

Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY) is a summer day program for academically advanced students in grades K-8 grade. Students take classes taught by master teachers and/or content experts. The SAVY course instructor is responsible for designing and executing a PTY course that is appropriately challenging, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for students. Students take one course for a one-week session and are typically in class Monday-Friday, from approximately 8:45AM to 4:00PM. Instructors will have support leading up to the session from PTY’s Director of Academics. During the session, SAVY instructors will have support from the Director of Academics, Head of Teaching and Learning, Head of Academic Operations, and a teaching assistant.

Perks:

Your summer includes
• Making a difference through investing in the lives of advanced middle and high school students.
• Working on the campus of a nationally-known institution.
• Adding a unique experience to your resume.
• Joining a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about developing talent in gifted and advanced students.
• Competitive compensation.

Expectations:

• Carefully design an academically rigorous and engaging course that appeals to advanced students with a variety of learning styles.
• Courses can be designed for students in rising 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, or 7th/8th grade
• Meet, as requested, with PTY’s Director of Academics and/or VSA’s Head of Teaching and Learning, to discuss future plans or to reflect on current instruction
• Teach the group of students enrolled in class for the duration of the session
• Complete evaluations (rubrics) on all students in the class in a timely manner following the conclusion of the course
• Conduct a parent open house to showcase the course and students’ work
• Write daily blog posts to share with families on the PTY website
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with SAVY staff, including responding to requests for information from SAVY staff in a timely manner
• Submit lesson plans, materials lists, and a welcome letter in advance of the program and at the communicated deadline
• Collaborate with a teaching assistant to support classroom instruction and dynamics
• Understand and implement policies and procedures related to protection of minors
• Adhere to PTY’s policies related to confidentiality
• Successfully and positively communicate with individuals of all ages, experiences, and roles.
• Successfully pass the Vanderbilt University criminal background check and online training for working with minors.
• Agree to adhere to all duties before, during, and after the program as outlined in the staff materials.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. Current experienced classroom teachers, university faculty, staff, postdocs, and Ph.D. students preferred. Applicants both internal and external to Vanderbilt are welcome to express interest. PTY offers a variety of courses in STEM and humanities, and so we seek applicants from a broad range of disciplines. Teaching experience and/or experience working with advanced students is a plus.

Compensation:

Based on degree/credentials, starting at $1500/week.

Program Dates and Times:*

Online Training: TBA
Onsite Training: TBA

SAVY Sessions operating June-July
Session 1: June 12 – 16
Session 2: June 19 – 23
Session 3: June 26 – 30
Session 4: July 10 – 14
Session 5: July 17 – 21
Session 6: July 24 – 28

Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 8:45AM–4:00 PM

* Instructors may work one or multiple sessions. Dates subject to change.

Job Description:

Career Connections at Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY) is a summer day program for academically advanced students in grades rising 7th and 8th grade. Students take classes taught by master teachers and/or content experts. The SAVY course instructor is responsible for designing and executing a PTY course that is appropriately challenging, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for students. Students take one course for a one-week session and are typically in class Monday-Friday, from approximately 8:45AM to 4:00PM. Instructors will have support leading up to the session from PTY’s Director of Academics. During the session, CC at SAVY instructors will have support from the Director of Academics, Head of Teaching and Learning, Head of Academic Operations, and a teaching assistant.

Perks:

Your summer includes
• Making a difference through investing in the lives of advanced middle and high school students.
• Working on the campus of a nationally-known institution.
• Adding a unique experience to your resume.
• Joining a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about developing talent in gifted and advanced students.
• Competitive compensation.

Expectations:

• Carefully design an academically rigorous and engaging course that appeals to advanced students with a variety of learning styles.

• Courses can be designed for students in rising 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, or 7th/8th grade
• Meet, as requested, with PTY’s Director of Academics and/or VSA’s Head of Teaching and Learning, to discuss future plans or to reflect on current instruction
• Teach the group of students enrolled in class for the duration of the session
• Complete evaluations (rubrics) on all students in the class in a timely manner following the conclusion of the course
• Conduct a parent open house to showcase the course and students’ work
• Write daily blog posts to share with families on the PTY website
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with SAVY staff, including responding to requests for information from SAVY staff in a timely manner
• Submit lesson plans, materials lists, and a welcome letter in advance of the program and at the communicated deadline
• Collaborate with a teaching assistant to support classroom instruction and dynamics
• Understand and implement policies and procedures related to protection of minors
• Adhere to PTY’s policies related to confidentiality
• Successfully and positively communicate with individuals of all ages, experiences, and roles.
• Successfully pass the Vanderbilt University criminal background check and online training for working with minors.
• Agree to adhere to all duties before, during, and after the program as outlined in the staff materials.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. Current experienced classroom teachers, university faculty, staff, postdocs, and Ph.D. students preferred. Applicants both internal and external to Vanderbilt are welcome to express interest. PTY offers a variety of courses in STEM and humanities, and so we seek applicants from a broad range of disciplines. Teaching experience and/or experience working with advanced students is a plus.

Compensation:

Based on degree/credentials, starting at $1500/week.

Program Dates and Times:*

Online Training: TBA
Onsite Training: TBA

Career Connections at SAVY Sessions Operate in July
Session 1: July 10 – 14
Session 2: July 17 – 21
Session 3: July 24 – 28

Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 8:45AM–4:00 PM

* Instructors may work one or multiple sessions. Dates subject to change.

Job Description:

Vanderbilt Summer Academy is a summer residential program for academically advanced students in rising 7th through 12th grade. Students take college-level classes taught by Professors, PhD students and content experts. The VSA course instructor is responsible for designing and executing a PTY course that is appropriately challenging and engaging for students. Students take one course for a session and are typically in class Monday-Friday, from approximately 8:45AM–4:15PM. June sessions are one-week courses, while July sessions are two-week opportunities. Instructors will have support leading up to the session from PTY’s Director of Academics. During the session, VSA instructors will have support from the Director of Academics, Head of Teaching and Learning, Head of Academic Operations, and a teaching assistant.

Perks:

Your summer includes
• Making a difference through investing in the lives of advanced middle and high school students.
• Working on the campus of a nationally-known institution.
• Adding a unique experience to your resume.
• Joining a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about developing talent in gifted and advanced students.
• Competitive compensation with lunch included.

Expectations:

• Carefully design an academically rigorous and engaging course that appeals to advanced students with a variety of learning styles. Note: Courses can be designed for students in 7th/8th grade, 9th/10th grade, or 11th/12th grade
• Build a course platform within Vanderbilt’s Learning Management System that students use throughout the in-person course, if applicable
• Plan daily meaningful out-of-class assignments to support students’ learning and understanding, if applicable
• Meet, as requested, with PTY’s Director of Academics and/or VSA’s Head of Teaching and Learning, to discuss future plans or to reflect on current instruction
• Teach the group of students enrolled in class for the duration of the session
• Complete evaluations (rubrics) on all students in the class in a timely manner following the conclusion of the course
• Conduct a parent open house and/or parent conferences to showcase the course and students’ work, as applicable
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with VSA staff, including responding to requests for information from VSA staff in a timely manner
• Submit lesson plans, materials lists, and a welcome letter in advance of the program and at the communicated deadline
• Collaborate with a teaching assistant to support classroom instruction and dynamics
• Understand and implement policies and procedures related to protection of minors
• Adhere to PTY’s policies related to confidentiality
• Successfully and positively communicate with individuals of all ages, experiences, and roles.
• Successfully pass the Vanderbilt University criminal background check and online training for working with minors.
• Agree to adhere to all duties before, during, and after the program as outlined in the staff materials.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have content expertise. Current university faculty, staff, postdocs, or Ph.D. students preferred. Applicants both internal and external to Vanderbilt are welcome to express interest. PTY offers a variety of courses in STEM and humanities, and so we seek applicants from a broad range of disciplines. Teaching experience and/or experience working with advanced students is a plus.

Compensation:

Based on degree/credentials, starting at $1500/week (5-day week).

Program Dates and Times:*

Online Training: TBA
Onsite Training: TBA
VSA Sessions operating June-July
VSA Session 1: June 18 – June 24, 2023
VSA Session 2: June 25 – July 1, 2023
VSA Session 3: July 9 – 21, 2023

Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 7:45AM–4:15PM; potential of some Saturdays, 8:45AM–12:30PM
* Instructors may work one or multiple sessions. Dates subject to change.

Job Description:

Mentor Immersion is a virtual program for academically advanced students in 10th through 12th grade. Mentorship courses meet online weekly for 3-5 months. Instructors, who operate under the “mentor” title for students, are typically Professors, PhD students, postdocs, VU staff, and/or content experts. The instructor is responsible for designing and executing a PTY mentorship course that is appropriately challenging and engaging for students. Students take one mentorship course for a session. Sessions occur in the fall, spring, and summer. Fall and spring courses meet once a week for 2.5 hours for 4-5 months. Summer courses meet twice a week for two hours (total of 4 hours per week) for approximately 3 months. The instructor meets also hosts a one-hour office hour each week for students. Instructors teach for one session with the possibility of teaching additional sessions. Approximately 8-10 students are assigned to a instructor. Instructors will have support leading up to the session from PTY’s Director of Academics. During the session, instructors will have support from the Director of Academics and/or Head of Teaching and Learning.

Perks:

Your experience includes
• Making a difference through investing in the lives of advanced high school students.
• Adding a unique experience to your resume.
• Joining a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about developing talent in gifted and advanced students.
• Receiving competitive compensation

Expectations:

• Carefully design an academically rigorous and engaging mentorship course that appeals to advanced students with a variety of learning styles
• Build a course platform within Vanderbilt’s Learning Management System that students use throughout the virtual course, if applicable
• Meet with students virtually each week to provide instruction
• Plan daily meaningful out-of-class assignments to support students’ learning and understanding, if applicable
• Meet, as requested, with PTY’s Director of Academics and/or Head of Teaching and Learning, to discuss future plans or to reflect on current instruction
• Teach the group of students enrolled in class for the duration of the session
• Complete evaluations (rubrics) on all students in the class in a timely manner following the conclusion of the course
• Conduct a parent open house and/or parent conferences to showcase the course and students’ work, as applicable
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with PTY staff, including responding to requests for information from PTY staff in a timely manner
• Submit lesson plans, materials lists, and a welcome letter in advance of the program and at the communicated deadline
• Collaborate with a peer guide (teaching assistant) to support classroom instruction and dynamics
• Understand and implement policies and procedures related to the protection of minors
• Adhere to PTY’s policies related to confidentiality
• Successfully and positively communicate with individuals of all ages, experiences, and roles.
• Successfully pass the Vanderbilt University criminal background check and online training for working with minors.
• Agree to adhere to all duties before, during, and after the program as outlined in the staff materials.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have content expertise. Current university faculty, staff, postdocs, or Ph.D. students preferred. Applicants both internal and external to Vanderbilt are welcome to express interest. PTY offers a variety of courses in STEM and humanities, and so we seek applicants from a broad range of disciplines. Teaching experience and/or experience working with advanced students is a plus.

Compensation:

Based on number of students in each mentorship course, $3000 – $3750

Program Dates and Times:*

• Online Training: TBA
  Onsite Training: TBA
• Cohorts meet in the Fall, Spring, and Summer
• Interest meetings are ongoing for sessions (fall, spring, and summer)

* Instructors may teach during one or more seasons/sessions. Dates subject to change.