Working Title: Instructor - College for Kids, Youth Programs (Part-Time, Temporary)

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist I

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: School of Professional & Continuing Education

Department: 100802 - SPCE Youth Programs

Pay Band: 2

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: 16.00 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 4/8/2026

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

JMU offers several perks to all employees including:
• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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General Information:

JMU's Youth Programs department is looking for instructors to teach exciting, educational courses for our summer College for Kids Program! This program provides an enriching, educational, and fun experience for rising K - 8th grade students! It gives children the chance to expand their horizons by exploring a topic of interest. Children will work with experts (JMU staff/students, teachers, etc.) to discover talents they never knew they had, explore new ideas/fields of study, and develop a new passion for learning!

These positions begin around May 8th and end on June 12th. College for Kids is scheduled for June 8th - 12th. Our morning sessions run from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (instructors stay for lunch with their students) and afternoon sessions run from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM each day. Ideally, we would love for our instructors to teach full days (both sessions) for the duration of the week.

Please visit https://www.jmu.edu/pce/programs/all/youth-programs/programs/collegeforkids/index.shtml for some examples of this past winter's College for Kids sessions (please note, instructors are responsible for coming up with their own course content- these are just examples of past courses).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans/activities
• Lead a classroom of 6-10 campers
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of campers
• Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and exploration
• Serve as a reliable, supportive adult presence whom students feel comfortable approaching for guidance, help, or conflict resolution

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children (teaching, mentoring, camp counseling, or similar)
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively and handle behavioral challenges, address student needs, etc.
• Ability to maintain a calm, patient, and positive demeanor
• Clear and effective communication skills when interacting with campers, staff, and parents/guardians
• Ability to provide two different course ideas age-appropriate for attending campers
• Must pass a background check and professional reference checks

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

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