Personal Statement Writing Instructor/College Counselor - Summer 2024 Job at Edu

Personal Statement Writing Instructor/College Counselor - Summer 2024

Education Unlimited provides academic summer camps & pre-college summer programs for students entering grades 4-12. Our summer programs include public speaking camps, college admissions prep programs, science camps, summer acting camp, writing camps, computer camp, leadership camp, video production camp, and college tours.

OPEN POSITIONS:

Camp Dates and Locations: (housing and meals provided)
Online Sessions - Taught via zoom
Average Class Size: 10 students

• College Admission Prep Camp Abridged 10 - 12 Georgetown Sunday, July 14, 2024 - Saturday, July 20, 2024
• College Admission Prep Camp 10 - 12 Online Monday, July 22, 2024 - Friday, August 2, 2024
• College Admission Prep Camp Abridged 10 - 12 UC Berkeley Sunday, June 23, 2024 - Saturday, June 29, 2024
• College Admission Prep Camp 10 - 12 UCLA Sunday, July 7, 2024 - Saturday, July 20, 2024

On-Campus Instructors: On-campus positions available at UC Berkeley and UCLA for immediate hire. This is a residential position and teachers will be provided with room and board in the university residence halls. A commuter position may also be available for local instructors.

Course Description:

• Personal Statement Writing: Personal Statement instruction is a significant part of the daily schedule. Students receive one-on-one advice and instruction from expert English educators to complete this portion of their application by the end of the program.
• College Counseling: College Admission Prep Camp provides participants with direct access to top guidance counselors who help identify excellent universities appropriate for each student’s interests and academic background.

Job Description:

The Personal Statement/College Counseling Instructor is responsible for guiding students through two components of our College Admissions Prep Camp Instruction: helping each student complete 1-2 longer or several shorter personal statement responses that are ready or nearly ready for submission with their college applications. The instructor will deliver group instruction on writing for college admissions and provide one-on-one feedback on their writing.

Additionally, the instructor will lead small group and one-on-one college counseling sessions, assisting students in creating a detailed timeline and action plan based on their individual goals.

On-Campus Additional Duties:

In addition to teaching responsibilities, on-campus instructors should assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience providing college counseling to high school students
• 3+ years’ experience teaching writing at the high school or college level
• Recent experience in and understanding of college admissions
• Masters Degree
• A calm and professional demeanor
• The willingness and ability to work long hours
• Self-motivation and follow-through
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail