2023 Science Instructional Coach (Summer Role)

Science Instructional Coach

Pre-College Program, Wellesley College

June 18, 2023 - August 5, 2023

We're looking for creative, inspiring educators to mentor emerging STEM instructors and ensure lasting, meaningful learning experiences for our students.

About Us

EXPLO is a mission-driven, educational non-profit with more than 85,000 student alumni who hail from 90 countries. We offer residential summer programs for students in grades 4 through 12 on three of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast of the U.S. We strive to build a collaborative, transdisciplinary learning environment at our programs, where students drive their own learning through exploration.

Our Impact

For many, EXPLO is a life-changing experience. Our students sometimes describe it as the place where they feel like the truest version of themselves. As an organization, we believe learning should be joyful and create experiences with engagement, inclusion, and magic as first principles. Each summer we share these experiences with smart and curious students from all over the world.

The Opportunity

Science Instructional Coaches are part of the Office of Teaching + Learning which is responsible for ensuring students have the best possible experience in their career concentrations, courses, and electives while at the Program. Science Instructional Coaches mentor science Instructors, many of whom are first-time teachers. They observe Instructors in the classroom and laboratory and work together to find imaginative ways to deliver planned curriculum, strengthen Instructors’ teaching skills, and gain confidence in the classroom throughout the summer. Coaches also support Instructors in procuring materials, training in lab safety and using specialized equipment, setting up classrooms, and coordinating special events for their courses and electives. In addition to their primary job responsibilities, Instructional Coaches will also perform a variety of other tasks that contribute to the Program's success, which may include chaperoning weekend trips, teaching an elective, leading student activities, or assisting with event setup.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Teacher Supervision + Coaching

• Conduct regular observations in the classroom and laboratory;
• Work closely with the lab assistant and instructors to manage lab schedules, activities, supplies and waste disposal;
• Ensure that academic offerings are engaging and appropriately challenging for students;
• Ensure that teachers and staff using laboratory equipment, materials and spaces are adequately trained and prepared to safely conduct experiments and investigations with students;
• Work with teacher advisees to revise lessons and respond to student feedback;
• Coach teachers in a variety of instructional strategies including hands-on and experiential learning and inquiry-based lab experiences;
• Develop a collaborative relationship with teachers that focuses on strengthening their skills and gaining confidence in the classroom;
• Give professional feedback to teachers;

• Facilitate periodic teachers’ meetings;
• Develop and facilitate professional development workshops for teachers;
• Support teachers in creating inclusive learning environments;
• Supervise instructors and lab assistants to ensure safe use of the laboratory classrooms, materials and equipment;

Campus Operations + Student Life

• Provide leadership in all aspects of the Summer Program, including trips, activities, workshops, and Evening Events;
• Support operational and programmatic tasks as needed, which may include assisting with event set up, working individually and as a team to complete tasks on campus that are necessary to program function, and performing additional duties as they may be assigned to you.

EXPLO offers summer enrichment programs and runs this summer from June 25th to August 4th, 2023. This role is available at:

• EXPLO Pre-College, for students in grades 10-12 on the campus of Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA.

About You

You’ve got:

• A thorough understanding of sound, project-based teaching strategies in STEM
• Availability to work on campus for the duration of the summer program
• A bachelor’s-level degree in a STEM field

Ideally, you’ve also got:

• A Master’s degree in your subject area or in education, or equivalent level of education
• 2+ years of professional teaching experience in STEM by the summer

Compensation + Benefits