Extra Help - Lead Instructor, iOS App Design Course - DPI
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Apr 15, 2025 | |
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Connect With Us Digital Scholars Extra Help Lead Instructor, iOS App Design Course The Digital Scholars Program is an intensive summer pre-college program which aims to build a deeper and more diverse pool of students pursuing computing and technology-related fields in Illinois. High school students and incoming freshman at City Colleges of Chicago and Illinois institutions can take courses in computer science, data science, electrical and computer engineering, or mobile app development, as well as build college and career-readiness skills, and increase their exposure to and connectivity with Chicago's dynamic tech community. The iOS App Design Lead Instructor position is a 6-week assignment to implement quality instructional and assessment practices with the purpose of positively impacting student achievement. Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Programming, the iOS App Design Lead Instructor is responsible for.... Responsibilities: Becoming familiar with the iOS App Design curriculum framework and creating a strategic pacing plan for the targeted content to be completed within the 6-week program Designing an engaging curriculum implementation strategy which alternates between whole group, small group, and individual learning experiences Adapting traditional and non-traditional teaching methods to provide instruction and support to Scholars based on their individual needs, abilities, and interests Preparing groups of 2-3 Scholars to pitch an MVP for the Everyone Can Code Chicago Showcase Establishing, managing, and maintaining a safe and equitable classroom environment which ensures daily outcomes are met and Scholars stay on track relative to larger program outcomes Qualitatively assessing Scholar learning each week, providing feedback and learning support as needed Documenting techniques and approaches used to implement the iOS App Design curriculum to serve as a program resource Participating in weekly staffing meetings to ensure information is exchanged and used in the development and support of the iOS App Design Lead Instructor and Scholar learning experiences Required Skills: Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and competing priorities Demonstrate skills associated with successful collaboration o (eg) exceptional communication skills; professionalism; excellent time management and organizational skills; timeliness and dependability; ability to have difficult conversations Demonstrate skills associated with successful problem solving o (eg) remain curious, innovate, iterate, and quickly pivot as needed; keep activities on task and think creatively in the face of unexpected events; consider multiple perspectives in all situations Demonstrate skills associated with successful relationship building o (eg) respect for individual differences of everyone in the room; humility; patience when addressing situations; ability to listen to multiple perspectives Demonstrate skills associated with being a life-long learner o (eg) embrace and model flexibility, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset; willingness to model learning and figure out content alongside Scholars; open to feedback; learning from what Scholars have to offer Required Qualifications: Experience with the Swift Coding Language & the XCode IDE Bachelor's degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university Minimum of two (2) years professional experience in education or a related field Preferred Qualifications: App Development with Swift Associate or Certified User Certifications Experience teaching Computer Science in the high school or middle grades setting Demonstrated effectiveness working with minoritized populations of students (eg: Black, Latinx, young women, non-binary, and first generation) Position Dates, Times, and Location: The Digital Scholars Program is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 23, 2025 and end on Friday, August 1, 2025. All on-site instructional times are scheduled to take place at 565 W. Adams Street in Chicago. Digital Scholars Program Staff are expected to report in-person from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday through Wednesday and 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM on Thursdays. This position requires an orientation session for all Digital Scholars Program Staff, scheduled for Wednesday, June 4 at 5:00 PM via Zoom. Additionally, this position requires attendance at the Digital Scholars Student Orientation Session as well as the Program Closing Celebration. The Digital Scholars Student Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 PM via Zoom, and the Program Closing Celebration is scheduled for Friday, August 1 at a location to be determined. Should a group of Scholars be selected to participate in the Everyone Can Code Chicago Showcase, this position will require attendance to the Pitch & Polish day, tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday, July 30 as well as the showcase itself tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of Thursday, July 31. Position Funding: The hourly rate for this position is $45 per hour, for up to 125 hours over the duration of the Digital Scholars Program. For any questions, please reach out to Lindsey Vetvick, Associate Director of High School Programs, at lvetvick@uillinois.edu. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION This is a 0% 900 hour Extra Help position. The expected start date is 05/16/2025. Minimum starting salary is $45/hr, and is commensurate with experience. We are unable to sponsor an employment VISA or take over sponsorship for an employment VISA for this position now and in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with no VISA sponsorship. APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE INFORMATION For full consideration, please click the APPLY NOW link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on 5/16/2025. System Human Resource Services (217) 333-2600 erhr@uillinois.edu The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting the System Human Resource Services at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu. Requisition ID: req2545 Job Category: Extra Help Campus Location: Chicago Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois' Universities and the University of Illinois System Office. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. . Requisition ID: req2545 Job Category: Extra Help Campus Location: Chicago Looking for more University of Illinois positions? 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