About this opportunity
Taft School lists this TEC Instructor opportunity in watertown, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Job Title: Certified Instructor – Summer Teacher Training Program
Department: Taft Educational Center (TEC)
Reports To: Program Director
Position Type: Seasonal / Week-Long Contract
Position Summary
The Certified Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality professional development to teachers participating in a week-long Advanced Placement (AP) training program or other related high school courses. The instructor provides expert content knowledge, models effective instructional strategies, and supports participants in developing the skills and resources needed to effectively teach their course.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver a structured, engaging, and comprehensive week-long training aligned with high school standards.
Provide participants with up-to-date course information, including curriculum frameworks, exam expectations, scoring guidelines, and instructional best practices.
Model effective teaching techniques and facilitate hands‑on activities, discussions, and collaborative learning.
Share classroom‑ready resources, sample syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials.
Offer constructive feedback and individualized guidance to participants with varying levels of teaching experience.
Maintain a supportive, professional, and inclusive learning environment.
Communicate daily schedule, expectations, and program updates to participants.
Complete all required administrative tasks—including attendance, evaluations, and reporting—in a timely manner.
Represent TEC professionally and uphold all program policies and protocols.
Qualifications
Must be a College Board–endorsed AP Summer Institute (APSI) Consultant or certified instructor for a high‑school level course.
Demonstrated expertise in teaching the relevant course at the high school level.
Prior experience presenting professional development or leading teacher training sessions strongly preferred.
Excellent communication, organizational, and facilitation skills.
Ability to engage adult learners and support a range of teaching backgrounds.
Commitment to maintaining a productive, positive learning atmosphere.
Work Schedule & Compensation
One-week summer assignment; specific dates to be determined by TEC.
Daily instructional hours typically include morning and afternoon sessions, with preparation time as needed.
Compensation is paid as a contracted service through the TEC seasonal hiring process ($3,800 per workshop week).
Benefits are not offered with this position
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Worksite address
watertown, CT, 06795, US
Who can apply
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