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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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Instructor for the STEP Program
The instructor’s main role in the program is to learn from the developed leadership and decision making course curriculum and be a teacher and a facilitator of learning using the material. Instructors can expect to work with a class size of up to 16 middle school students. Course description listed below:
Course One- Game On: The Art of Decision Making for Youth Leaders
What steps do you take when making an important decision? How do you involve others in the decision-making process? How do you feel about taking responsibility for decisions or outcomes? This course is designed to help students develop critical thinking, creativity, and analytical skills through engaging and interactive challenges. This dynamic course uses interactive games, case studies, and real-life scenarios to help young leaders build confidence in making choices that impact their lives, communities, and the world around them. Students will learn to approach problems logically, break down complex issues into manageable parts, and explore different strategies to find solutions. Whether the problem involves math, real-life scenarios, or team collaboration, this course equips students with tools to think critically and solve problems in a variety of contexts. Through these activities and discussions, students will explore the consequences of different types of decisions, develop techniques for analyzing complex situations, and practice leading with integrity, empathy, and purpose. Perfect for aspiring leaders, this course equips students with essential skills to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in today's fast-paced world. By the end of the course, students will be more confident in their ability to analyze problems, explore multiple solutions, and think critically both inside and outside the classroom. This course will not only build problem-solving skills but also help students become resilient, independent thinkers ready to face challenges in all areas of life.
Course Two- Lead the Way: The Boardroom Quest
What makes a decision "good" or "bad," and how do we measure the success of our choices over time? Step into the world of leadership and strategic decision-making with Board of Directors: The Art of Decision-Making for Young Leaders. In this interactive course, students will learn how to approach complex challenges, make impactful choices, and understand the responsibilities of leadership. Modeled after real-life boardroom scenarios, students will act as board members, working through group exercises, simulations, and case studies to practice balancing competing interests, managing risks, and finding solutions that benefit all stakeholders. From ethical dilemmas to high-stakes decisions, this course empowers young leaders with the confidence, strategic thinking skills, and sense of accountability needed to navigate today's interconnected world and to prepare for future roles in business, community, and beyond.
Instructors are responsible for:
● Developing (or modifying) an engaging course with activities and lessons designed to provide high quality and fast-paced learning for advanced middle school students.
● Developing curriculum following Badger Precollege templates and process (Complete Syllabus including course information, weekly schedule, daily lesson plans, presentation slides, and materials.)
● Completing all hiring requirements and trainings required by Human Resources at the UW-Madison
● Participating in staff orientation before the program begins
● Attending instructor check in meetings scheduled throughout the program.
● Attending opening and closing day events June 16th and June 29th
● Leading daily instructional sessions M-F 9:00-: 3:00pm
● Completing post-program student evaluation materials.
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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