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Posted: 08-May-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Education
Internal Number: 7141862
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF10833
Geffen Academy Educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but created. Geffen Academy Educators possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement which demonstrates their ability to utilize and contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Educators' innovation is guided by our school's mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex intellectual endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy Educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the I-Track Department Chair at Geffen Academy and the respective Division Director, Geffen Academy I-Track Educators are responsible for the delivery of an innovative program of secondary school instruction. The Geffen Academy Entrepreneurship & Robotics Educator will be responsible for an array of duties, including participating in the creation of a course of study, offering exciting and engaging instruction to students in as many as five (5) courses each term, and participating in the life of the school in a robust and fully engaged manner. This is a bargaining unit covered position.
Geffen Academy at UCLA is seeking an Educator with a background in robotics and entrepreneurship to teach core I-Track classes and develop competitive robotics teams at the middle school and upper school level. This is a great opportunity for an Educator to join our school and teach a challenging curriculum that seeks to integrate and collaborate with other disciplines. Geffen Academy's location on the UCLA campus offers unparalleled opportunities for collaborative experiences for students in a world class research institution.
Job Duties
- Participate in the design and development of curricula that helps develop an innovation mindset in Geffen Academy students by developing habits of mind such as systems thinking, human-centered design, iterative solutions development and persistence.
- Collaborate with I-Track Department Chair to further the development of the I-Track structure within the overall Geffen Academy program.
- Build excitement in robotics by creating opportunities for students to build and compete in local, state, and national competitions.
- Collaborate with local cultural and educational institutions to bring students into the world beyond the doors of Geffen Academy.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of design-thinking, entrepreneurship, robotics, and project-based learning within secondary schools in California and beyond.
- Utilize software to create opportunities for students to develop their skills and understanding of time management, business communication, components of Google Suite, databases, and online research.
- Collaborate with relevant UCLA faculty in devising programs that enable GeffenAcademy's students to take advantage of the school's relationship with a research university operating at the cutting edge of knowledge creation.
- Evaluate and choose books, digital materials, experiential opportunities and other academic resources to further the student experience in robotics and entrepreneurship.
- Communicate information about student progress to relevant student services colleagues, including but not limited to Department Chairs, Dean of Students, - Academic Advising and College Guidance staff, Registrar, and Athletics.
- Participate in department representation at parent evenings and recruitment events as needed.
- Assess the continued relevance and success of course offerings within the department
- Participate in committee work, whether the committee's focus is solely within the department, or reaches to other parts of Geffen Academy.
- Participate in interdisciplinary instructional programs as needed.
- Serve as instructors/mentors/advisers of students' independent projects.
- Engage in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
- Participate in continuing professional development and/or training activities
- Adhere to Geffen Academy and the University of California applicable policies, procedures, and established protocols. Read and adhere to the school norms, protocols and requirements as outlined in the school Handbooks.
- This list of duties is not exhaustive, other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the school.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10833
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/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, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.
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