Pre-College Instructor â Summer '26
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director for Faculty and Instruction Pre-College Programs Instructors develop and deliver immersive non-credit courses for high-achieving high school students. They guide and supervise students when classes are in session and write a holistic evaluation of each course participant after classes conclude.
Responsibilities
Plan and teach a non-credit courseor where applicable multiple coursesfor the Columbia University School of Professional Studies Summer Immersion Programs
Courses should be engaging and challenging for high-achieving high school students from all over the world
Course content must fulfill the expectations established by the course description and title as they appear on the program website
In-class pedagogy should encompass multiple formats so as to accommodate various learning styles with an emphasis on collaborative and experiential learning
Students should be encouraged to think independently logically critically and creatively
Develop a detailed day-by-day course syllabus to be submitted to program administration before the start of the class; syllabi should be distributed to students and reviewed on the first day of class
Create an in-class learning environment in which all students feel comfortable and intellectually stimulated and in which participation and active learning are encouraged
Develop assign and evaluate homework and in-class work that foster student learning and give you a sense of how students are doing
Be available to help students outside of class and make students feel comfortable in seeking such assistance
At the conclusion of the program write a detailed substantive personalized evaluation letter for each student. Submit all letters electronically in Word format and in hard copy on program letterhead
Instructors must be present and actively supervising and guiding students throughout every class meeting; class meetings must begin and end at the designated start and end times as they appear on the program website
Ensure that no one is in the classroom (whether physical or online) other than students registered in that particular course section designated teaching staff and designated guest speakers (who should be listed on the course syllabus)
Report any student absences at the beginning of each class meeting
Give students a ten-minute break in the middle of each class meeting
Be familiar with and abide by all pertinent University and program policies including Protection of Minors protocols and student privacy standards; program policies are detailed in the programs Instructor Handbook
Be aware of and abide by all emergency and safety procedures as they appear in the Instructor Handbook
Promptly report any student issues to program administration; issues include behavioral problems maturity issues suspicion of plagiarism students who seem to be habitually tired or distracted who do not seem to be fitting in socially who have language barriers ho are coming in late or missing class on a regular basis and who seem to have physical disabilities requiring special attention
Promptly report any technical or facilities issues such as problems with digital platforms or insufficient air conditioning to program administration
If teaching an online course attend training sessions and modules to learn the online curricular technology being used for the virtual classroom; technologies include but are not limited to CourseWorks and Zoom
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree and/or equivalent related experience required
0 -2 years related experience
Other Requirements
Must either (1) hold a graduate-level degree in a pertinent field (2) be enrolled in a pertinent graduate-level degree program and have completed at least one year of study in that program or (3) have three years of pertinent professional experience
Demonstration of strong content knowledge as it relates to the subject matter required
Strong written and oral communication skills required
Teaching experience strongly preferred
Must undergo and pass a mandatory background check
Complete Protection of Minors and New York State Anti-Sexual Harassment Training
Attend mandatory Orientation for Instructional Staff
Additional Information :
Appointment Dates & Compensation by Session:
- In-Person 1 Week ($3000 - $3500)
- Commuter 1: June 22 - June 26 2026
- Commuter 2: August 3 - August 7 2026
- In-Person 3 Week ($7000 - $9000)
- Summer A: June 29 - July 17 2026
- Summer B: July 21 - August 7 2026
- Online 1 Week ($2200 - $3000)
- Session 1: June 22 - June 26 2026
- Session 1: June 22 - June 26 2026
- Online 2 Week ($3300 - $4200)
- Session 2: July 6 - July 17 2026
- Session 3: July 20 - July 31 2026
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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