What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Academy Instructor - Spanish position at AIM Institute?
AIM Institute’s Upward Bound & Talent Search Youth Academies empower underrepresented high school students to excel in secondary and post-secondary education, preparing them for tech-enabled careers of the future. This federally funded program serves students from low-income/under-resourced families and first-generation college backgrounds, providing them with the academic and career support needed to succeed.
We are currently seeking dynamic and passionate part-time instructors for our six-week summer program, teaching Spanish. Our students attend Omaha Bryan, Benson, Papillion-LaVista, Papillion LaVista-South, and Thomas Jefferson high schools.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver engaging, hands-on curriculum.
- Create an inclusive, interactive learning environment that meets students' diverse needs and abilities
- Attend a paid orientation on May 23, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Submit supply and equipment lists by June 2, 2025, to the Summer Academy Director
- Upload lesson and assessment plans by June 2, 2025, to the AIM Student Portal
- Lesson Plan and Curriculum revisions returned to instructors by June 6, 2025.
- Serve as a mentor and role model, fostering confidence and motivation in students facing academic and personal challenges
- Adapt teaching methods to engage and inspire students with varying skill levels
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement: Certified teacher
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school or college teaching experience
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Ability to teach mixed-ability classes
Key Skills and Abilities
- Energetic, creative, and engaging teaching approach
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to connect with and motivate teens
- Patience, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity
- Solid judgment and decision-making skills
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment
Program Location: University of Nebraska - Omaha (Peter Kiewit Institute)
Program Dates: June 9, 2025 – July 25, 2025
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM with some variance for field trip days.
- Teach five identical 40-minute classes three days a week
- Paid an additional 1.5 hours per day for planning, grading, and lesson uploads
Screening: Background check required; position may be subject to drug screening
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while contributing to an engaging and future-focused educational experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Omaha, NE 68182 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30