Writing & Tutoring Center Instructor

Writing & Tutoring Center Instructor

OHS Instructor 1

Job Code: 4204

Job Grade: G

FTE: 100%, Exempt

Stanford’s Online High School is an accredited, diploma-offering, highly selective independent high school, offering courses for grades 7-12. The mission of Stanford Online High School (OHS) is to create a worldwide learning community of diverse, intellectually passionate students and teachers. Through vibrant seminars, the rigorous curriculum challenges students to reason analytically, think creatively, and argue critically. Beyond the classroom, collaborative extracurricular activities cultivate lasting relationships among students and teachers. The school’s supportive environment fosters independence, strength of character, and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.

The Writing & Tutoring Center Instructor will develop and instruct writing courses at Stanford’s Online High School; serve a variety of roles within the Writing & Tutoring Center, including as a teacher, tutor, workshop leader, and curriculum developer; participate on an OHS committee, as a club supervisor, and in school-wide staff and instructor meetings, and contribute to Student Life events and activities.

**Please note that the Stanford Online High School and Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies offices are located at the Stanford Redwood City Campus, however this position will be performed completely online and requires you to have the ability, technology, and appropriate tools to successfully teach courses online. You must be located within the United States of America.**

• Teach multiple sections of writing labs, courses which meet once per week to support students’ work in writing-intensive OHS courses; maintain regular communications and check-ins with Instructors to ensure that writing lab curricula supports the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills required of the course.
• Prepare and lead general and course-specific writing workshops.
• In coordination with the Director of the Writing & Tutoring Center and OHS Instructors, develop new writing workshops and update existing writing workshops to ensure that they are interactive and make effective use of instructional technologies.
• In individual online tutoring sessions, provide effective directive and non-directive verbal and written feedback to 7th-12th grade students working across disciplines. Instructor’s tutoring schedule will include morning and evening times to account for the variety of time zones of OHS students.
• Maintain regular communication with OHS Instructors, Counselors, Administrators, and Parents regarding the progress of individual writing lab students; establish monthly check-ins with instructors of those courses linked to writing labs to ensure that the lab goals and curriculum are effectively aimed at developing the skills required of the parent course.
• Stay current in writing pedagogy theory and instructional technologies, especially those used by the OHS.
• Develop and teach a Summer@Stanford course or the annual summer College Essay Writing course.
• Serve on an OHS committee such as the Professional Development or Middle School Committee; attend committee meetings; develop and participate in committee-related events, activities, and professional development.
• Advise a student club, hosting weekly meetings and leading outreach and/or special club-related activities, especially as they support writing. Current writing instructors serve as advisors for various student publications.
• Other duties as assigned

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent course work) in subject area relevant to that being taught by instructor. One year experience teaching at the high school/college level, or equivalent
• Facility with teaching traditional and online courses
• Proficiency using computer application

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Experience tutoring students in writing within a high school or college level writing center
• Proficiency teaching digital portfolios

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.
• Frequently grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, writing by hand; occasionally sort/file paperwork.
• Rarely kneel/crawl.
• Must be able to conduct real-time voice-video seminars and spend 15-20 hours per week in front of a computer screen.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world with limitless connections and access to knowledge. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply

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• Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law