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Job Title Kaplan University Partners - Course Mentor... Job Description Job Title Kaplan University Partners - Course Mentor Job Description Please note: Applicants must be Current Students or Alumni of one of the following University Programs: • Brandeis University • Case Western University • Columbia School of Business • Georgetown University • The New School and Parsons Paris • University of Rochester • Wake Forest University Although Job Title

Kaplan University Partners - Course Mentor...

Job Description

Job Title

Kaplan University Partners - Course Mentor

Job Description

Please note:

Applicants must be Current Students or Alumni of one of the following University Programs:
• Brandeis University
• Case Western University
• Columbia School of Business
• Georgetown University
• The New School and Parsons Paris
• University of Rochester
• Wake Forest University

Although this is a remote position, the role is under Kaplan Test Prep which is a U.S. based company. Employees must be eligible to work in the U.S., and the work must be performed in the U.S.

Course Mentor, Part-Time

Kaplan University Partners collaborates with University Programs to provide precollege students with exceptional, career-minded enrichment/certificate programs taught online by world-class experts.

Role Description

Kaplan University Partners (KUP) is seeking current University students and alumni to act as part-time mentors to precollege students enrolled in online programs. Course mentors will engage and support students throughout the course. Mentors also provide support and encouragement at predetermined moments throughout the course, using group online video conferencing and digital messaging tools such as email, chat, or SMS. Finally, mentors advise and guide students on course assignments.

In preparation for the role, mentors will complete a paid training program (self-paced modules and exercises as well as a live component), receive support from KUP staff, and both give and receive support as part of the course mentor team.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide async guidance, feedback and answer questions
• Lead group sessions with students to review progress, ask key questions and ensure course progress
• Review course assignments, provide direction and answer questions
• Answer ad hoc questions throughout the course session
• Brainstorm and ideate with students on their final project idea(s)
• Be familiar with all course material
• Check-in with the program staff at specified periods
• Report back on student engagement as requested

Time Commitment:
• Approximately 3 hours per week of mentor-led live group student interaction for the duration of the course (course lengths vary)
• Approximately 1 hour per week of async engagement, feedback and small operational tasks*
• *time commitment will vary based on number of students assigned and is subject to change

Qualifications:
• Strong passion for all aspects of course subject matter
• Experience working with adolescents/teens ages 13-17
• Passion for helping others achieve their goals with an emphasis on delighting and engaging students
• Strong interest and undergraduate-level proficiency in the subject area
• Ability to work in the absence of direct supervisory relationships
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work in digital communications platforms such as email, Zoom, Google Hangouts, Slack and Canvas
• Pass background check
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must be Current Students or Alumni of the above listed University Programs
• Although this is a remote position, the role is under Kaplan Test Prep which is a U.S. based company. Employees must be eligible to work in the U.S., and the work must be performed in the U.S.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

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Employee

Job Functional Area

Tutors

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Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible. Information regarding benefits can be found here.

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Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community. Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness. Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our culture
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You are talented, passionate, and want to share your technology skills with the next generation of innovators. You will do more than teaching. You will be role model, you will demonstrate that fun, collaboration, and work go hand in hand. You will mentor students aged 6 – 18 in a fun, dynamic learning environment. Each week, you will lead a class of students in a subject like robotics, game... design, programming, 3D printing or AR/VR. You will You are talented, passionate, and want to share your technology skills with the next generation of innovators. You will do more than teaching. You will be role model, you will demonstrate that fun, collaboration, and work go hand in hand. You will mentor students aged 6 – 18 in a fun, dynamic learning environment. Each week, you will lead a class of students in a subject like robotics, game... design, programming, 3D printing or AR/VR. You will inspire and be a role model to the next block buster game designer, lead somebody who advances the area of cybersecurity, or guide the person who solves a real life problem using technology. If you are someone which describes above, let’s talk!

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About Steam Inventors –

Steam Inventors is a pre-school and after-school STEAM Educational Service for students from Pre-K to K-12 trying to bridge the gap between current classroom and technology progression. We offer two distinct programs in STEAM Educational space. One is a through a franchise ownership of Nutty Scientists that teaches the children science through drama-based shows and experience the joy of experiments in a safe laboratory. This will be offered after school on the school premises for Elementary Students. STEAM Inventors also operates in a physical facility offering an immersive learning environment for the students to play, learn, connect, and innovate with emerging technologies such as drones, AR/VR, robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity to name a few. Two offerings together will boost the interest of the children and the community. Clear communication will be a fundamental skill for the 21st century job market. Thus, the name STEAM, it is important to know the STEM but the A in STEAM i.e., the art in the form of communication is also important and will be part of our curriculum. Our program will encourage them to participate in different worldwide innovation and STEM competitions to showcase and communicate their outcomes effectively.

Position Description –

You are talented, passionate, and want to share your technology skills with the next generation of innovators. You will do more than teaching. You will be role model, you will demonstrate that fun, collaboration, and work go hand in hand. You will mentor students aged 6 – 18 in a fun, dynamic learning environment. Each week, you will lead a class of students in a subject like robotics, game design, programming, 3D printing or AR/VR. You will inspire and be a role model to the next block buster game designer, lead somebody who advances the area of cybersecurity, or guide the person who solves a real life problem using technology. If you are someone which describes above, let’s talk!

Qualifications -
• Passionate about working with children and teens.
• Strong communication skills
• Has a positive attitude and sense of humor

Qualified applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following areas: -
• Programming in Java, Python, or C .
• Robotics building and programming.
• Mobile App Development for iPhone, iPad & Android.
• Web Design and Digital Photography.
• Digital Video Editing.
• 2D or 3D Video Game Design.
• Game Modding.
• Character Modeling.
• Cyber Security or Cryptography
• Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning

Preferred Qualities:-
• Teaching or tutoring experience.
• Camp experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Ideal candidates have completed 2 years of college in a related field of study.

Salary

$20 - $25 per hour
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