Economics / Business Course Developer And Facilitator - Remote

About the Employer

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA.

That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW UC Scout is a division of the UC Santa Cruz Extension. While UC Scout's home campus is located at 3175 Bowers Avenue in Santa Clara, the UC Scout team is a fully remote team, with individuals making occasional visits to the campus as needed.

UC Scout serves high school students, providing online high school courses for students and curricula for educators. UC Scout's growing team comprises six departments: instructional design, media, academics, support, outreach, and business intelligence. The team consists of approximately 50 full-time staff and 70 part-time employees.

UC Scout works closely with UCSC Extension support staff, including IT, finance, and the office of the Dean to support UC Scout's goals. The Academic department is one of several that comprise UC Scout: Academic, Instructional Design, Media Production, Business Intelligence, Outreach, and Support.

Together, the team provides high-quality A-G and AP curricula and courses for students in need, with an emphasis on advancing the academic success of California's educationally underserved students. More information can be found at https://www.ucscout.org/about/

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Economics/Business Course Developer and Facilitator-Remote works full-time on a team of subject-credentialed professionals who report to a Teacher Lead and ultimately the Academic Director. As a Curriculum Developer, the incumbent collaborates with the Production and Instructional Design teams, serves as a core member of course development and improvement projects, and makes ongoing improvements and corrections to the courses within their subject oversight portfolio.

UC Scout holds high-quality standards and is continuously adding to and improving course content and technologies. As an Online Course Facilitator, the incumbent leads high school students through UC Scout courses across three terms (fall, spring, and summer) each year via a Learning Management System (LMS). This entails virtual live interactions with students over Zoom, grading and leaving feedback on assignments, maintaining student records, and communicating regularly with your students and their family, guardians, or other supporting adults. UC Scout Course Developer and Facilitator positions also support and guide external teachers who work for UC Scout on a part-time basis and are facilitating courses within the same subject portfolio.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $74,300 - $94,300/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role.

The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information: • Full-time, Fixed • Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week • Days of the Week:

Mon-Fri • Shift Includes: Day

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Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid California Single Subject Professional Clear Teaching Credential in Social Science or Business. • Bachelor's degree in related areas. • Strong ability to provide effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio- economic and cultural backgrounds, and with varying mental, social and emotional maturity. • Experience teaching and editing a course in a Learning Management System (LMS). • Experience in online teaching at the high school level. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Proven ability to plan, organize, develop, and improve online course curricula and materials, teaching resources, and related assets. • Track record of continuously acquiring new skills and gaining knowledge to stay current with the teaching and educational technology fields. • Capable of working collaboratively on cross-functional teams and managing interpersonal conflicts appropriately. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential in second subject. • Current Clear cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certification via California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) or equivalent Certification. • Experience in training, mentoring, or otherwise assisting teaching or curriculum development peers. • Extensive knowledge of online teaching and learning strategies, pedagogy, and best practices. • Experience teaching and/or developing AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics courses.

Comments and Other Information

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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

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