What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Mentor - Caltech Hybrid Summer Research Connection position at California Institute of Technology?
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Teacher Mentors will carry out research for their Hybrid Summer Research Connection (HSRC) program project and serve as a group lead in collaboration with their assigned Caltech Lab Mentor(s) and HSRC high school students.
Essential Job Duties- Collaborate with Lab Mentor to facilitate project design and accessibility to high school level
- Attend mandatory program meetings and seminars
- Progress the HSRC project with their research pod of students and Lab Mentor
- Prepare materials to summarize their research experience in their research pod
- Supervise the students in their research pod
- Host weekly meetings and office hours
- Oversee research presentation creation and practice
- Supervise students overnight in the residential dorms July 30th - August 5th (optional)
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) K-12 Teacher
- Experience and interest in learning and carrying out scientific research
- Experience and interest in developing STEM lessons and supporting scientific-based research in their classrooms
- Experience working with students on research projects
- Experience with STEM professional development
- Experience working with communities that have been systemically excluded from STEM
- Resume
$28.00 - $34.25 Per Hour
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our and .
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Salary : $28 - $34