As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.
At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.
Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.
Position TitleHealth Career Ladder Academic Coach
Position Control NumberT01915
Type of PositionTemporary / Contract
Position StatusTemporary/Contract
Department13012-Strategic Alliances - SA
CampusWestern University Campus-Pomona, CA
Position LocationCalifornia
Job SummaryWe are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team, each specializing in a specific group within our Health Career Ladder Saturday Academy Program. Each role involves developing tailored curriculum for different student groups using the 5Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) teaching model and incorporating the NGSS crosscutting concepts. Additionally, you will conduct curriculum coaching sessions to assist WesternU student volunteers in aligning their activities with the established curriculum goals.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCurriculum Development: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing educational curriculum, particularly for early childhood education.Educational Models: Familiarity with the 5Es teaching model and its application in creating engaging and effective lesson plans.Science Education: Understanding of crosscutting concepts in science education, including cause and effect, data analysis, explanation construction, and the use of models.Health Sciences: Basic knowledge of health sciences to ensure hands-on activities are relevant and engaging for students.Pedagogical Strategies: Knowledge of effective teaching strategies, with an emphasis on interactive and inquiry-based methods.Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with other educators and stakeholders to create a cohesive and integrated curriculum.Coaching: Skill in coaching and guiding student doctors in developing health sciences-related activities, fostering a supportive learning environment.Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust lesson plans and coaching strategies based on student needs and feedback.Cultural Competence: Ability to work with a diverse group of students, understanding and respecting various cultural perspectives.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in education, science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.Proven experience in curriculum development, with a focus on early childhood education.Familiarity with the 5Es teaching model and crosscutting concepts in science education.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Previous experience working with diverse student populations is a plus.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop SIX (6) engaging lessons for the assigned student group (PreK-5th grade, middle school grades 6th-8th, high school (9th-12th grade), or science fair participants) using the 5Es teaching model.Incorporate the NGSS crosscutting concepts as guided by the Director of Health Career Ladder, ensuring lessons are relevant and interactive.Limit curriculum planning to a maximum of one hour per lesson to ensure other programming components are effectively integrated.Conduct a minimum of one coaching session ahead of each Saturday Academy event with WesternU student volunteers. Additional coaching sessions may be requested pending the needs of the respective Saturday Academy.Guide students in developing and connecting health sciences-related activities to the 5Es teaching model and the NGSS crosscutting concepts.Work ScheduleThis position is not expected to exceed 8 hours per month during the academic year.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, sit, and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to (xx) pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
Conditions of Employment - Background CheckTo secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information.
Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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