Pre-Collegiate Academy Summer 2015
Sponsored by the East Bay Consortium / Cal-SOAP, Merritt College and Oakland Unified School District
Prospective Teacher Candidate
(Math/Science Major or Minor)
$2,500 stipend for the five-week program
Program Goals:
The Pre-Collegiate Academy (PCA) teacher enhancement project impacts three central goals: 1) improve student achievement among a targeted group of students in East Oakland middle schools and high schools; 2) strengthen mathematics teaching methods and content among current and prospective teachers, and 3) increase the number of college/university mathematics and science majors and minors who choose teaching as a career.
Job Description:
We are seeking current upper division college/university mathematics/science majors and minors to participate in one-week summer institute and a special 4-week (5 weeks full time) mathematics summer enrichment for secondary students to be held at Merritt College. The job includes:
· Participating in a one week (June 22 – June 26) Teacher Institute on the use of manipulatives, cooperative learning problem solving, and other teaching strategies;
· Teaching mathematics along with a credentialed mathematics teacher to middle or high school students in the morning for 4 weeks (June 29 to July 29);
· Participating in after class evaluation preparation sessions for 4 weeks (June 29 to July 29);
· Supporting and maintaining the program expectations of PCA students set by the East Bay Consortium / Cal-SOAP;
· Considering taking the CBEST.
Qualifications:
Current Mathematics majors or minors in upper division or graduate school or Science majors with a strong math background. Candidate must approach this summer institute/academy with an open mind to the possibility of teaching math as a career. Teaching credential is not required. Willingness to experience first-hand the use of selected manipulatives, engage in cooperative learning, participate in problem solving and estimation strategies, take part in other mathematical investigations, and work as a team. Sensibility to cultural experience and a commitment to learning to work with youth are essential. Positions are competitive and the best applicants will be accepted.
Application Deadline: May 12, 2015 or until filled
Downloadable application at: www.eastbayconsortium.org (click on employment opportunities)
Applications should be emailed to or or faxed to 510-451-5923
Prospective Teacher (Math Program)
Candidate Information Form and Application
Pre-Collegiate Academy 2015
Date
Miss/Ms.
Mrs/Mr. ______
Current Address Permanent Address
City State Zip City State Zip
(Area Code) Phone No. (Area Code) Phone No.
Please answer the following:
1. In the Fall 2015, I will be attending and my class standing Institution
will be (Junior, Senior, Other --Specify)
2. I hold (or will receive) a bachelor’s degree in: Major:
Minor:
From:
3. List any Education courses, by number and title that you may have taken:
4. List foreign languages you speak fluently: ______
5. List your approximate grade point average ______(for last two years only).
6. Have you taken or passed the CBEST?______Are you registered to take the CBEST? If yes, the date you will be taking it:
Date
7. If you have had any experience working with children in the following areas, circle the areas and on a separate piece of paper, type a brief outlined resume of your experience working with children:
Arts and Crafts Y Groups Recreation Programs Camp Scouts
Teacher's Aide Tutoring District and School
Other:
8. How did you hear about this position? ______
What are some special needs that you think middle and high school students in the Oakland schools have? And how would you try to satisfy some of those needs in the Pre-Collegiate Academy?
Briefly describe your reasons for wanting to attend the institute and teach in the Academy.
Please attach the following: current resumé
a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
a copy of your 2014-2015 financial aid award letter
a copy of your Spring 2015 class schedule
two names and phone numbers for references
(DUPLICATE FORM IF NECESSARY)