What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mathematics Teacher Apprentice and Content Creator – Math in Motion position at Weber State University?
Position Details
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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Mathematics Teacher Apprentice and Content Creator – Math in Motion
Requisition Number
H01834P
Position Category
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
5-15
Months per year
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$15
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
Job Duties:
- Consistently attend classes taught by the mentor teachers at Mt. Ogden Jr. High to get a sense of the mathematical flow – the students will need to identify (approximately) when watching which videos will be appropriate for students.
- Write up transcripts for the content covered as guided/outlined by the teachers
- Design and create the animations for the videos to go with the transcripts
- Meet weekly/biweekly with the mentor teachers
- Learn the technology needed to create the videos
- Record videos for each of the transcripts Meet with the student translator to help ensure appropriate Spanish translation
Students in this position will collaborate with in-service 9th grade teachers at Mt. Ogden Jr. High to develop several short videos demonstrating mathematical concepts foundational for success in 9th grade mathematics. As part of the collaboration, the apprentices will attend classes at Mt. Ogden Jr. High to support and observe the middle school teachers. The student workers will meet with the mentor teachers weekly and pursue support to create transcripts and videos for those transcripts for content decided by the team of mentor teachers and student workers. In addition, all the videos will be translated into Spanish. So, working with a student translator is required.
Required Qualifications
- Must be interested in mathematics teaching
- Must be willing to create instructional videos about mathematics content
Preferred Qualifications
- Some completed coursework with prefix MTHE
Background Check?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/18/2025
Review Date
03/20/2025
Job Close Date
04/18/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/25083
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
Please include a cover letter where you briefly express your interest in this position and your coursework relevant to this position.
Please include a cover letter where you briefly express your interest in this position and your coursework relevant to this position.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Salary : $15
