Paid Student Job Opening
Camp Counselor: TEACH Precollege Program
One program. Two weeks. Three universities.
Program Summary:
The TEACH Precollege program is a two-week summer program that will take place over three universities. Camp Counselors will
participate in the program for the entirety of the program across all three campuses. The first week will take place at UW-Stout, then
at UW-River Falls for the weekend, and conclude the second week at UW-Eau Claire.
Position Summary:
As a TEACH Precollege Camp Counselor, you will be in charge of overseeing a group of up to twenty (20) high school students during
the two-week program. Camp Counselors will take part in a week-long training session (before the program starts), live on campus, eat
on campus, plan activities with the participants, provide for the safety of the participants, and serve as academic tutors (Math & English)
and mentors for the participants. Camp Counselors will work within a team of five (5) total Camp Counselors to oversee the planning
and implementation of the program. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently is a key element of this position, as
well as outstanding oral and written communication, collaboration, and consensus building skills.
Position Responsibilities:
Participate in Mandatory Training
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Attend mandatory Camp Counselor Orientation (1–day) during the week of April 18 (to be scheduled once all Camp
Counselors are hired)
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Attend mandatory, paid Camp Counselor training
o Monday, June 6, 2016 through Friday, June 10, 2016 (approximately 7-8 hours per day)
Co-Coordinate the TEACH Precollege Program
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Assist with planning and implementing Precollege program activities as a team
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Attend Camp Counselor training
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And other related duties
Supervise TEACH Pre-College Program
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Supervise up to twenty (20) high school student participants during the 2-week summer program
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Live on campus during the program (Saturday, June 11-Saturday, June 25) – Housing provided
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Work collaboratively with a team of camp counselors to supervise student activities for the program
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Serve as a mentor/leader to a group of up to five (5) high school students in a “leadership team”
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Serve as a role model for the TEACH Precollege participants
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Ensure that participants are on time for scheduled classes and activities
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Provide necessary basic first-aid for students, when necessary
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And other related duties
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled student at UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire, or UW-River Falls in good academic standing (2.0 or higher)
Preferably a declared Pre-Education or an Education major, but not required
Strong leadership skills & ability to work in a team
Strong communication skills
To Apply:
1.
2.
3.
Complete the attached TEACH Precollege Student Employment Application
Attach a current resume
Attach three (3) personal/professional references with contact info (Email & Phone, if possible)
Application Deadline is: Friday, March 25, 2016 by 4:00pm.
Interviews will take place from March 30 - April 1. Final decisions are anticipated Monday, April 4.
This position is scheduled to begin June 6, 2016 through June 25, 2016. Required paid training will take place in June.
Send all applications materials by Friday, March 25, 2016 to the contact on your campus (one of the following individuals):
Dang Yang
267 Heritage Hall
yangda@uwstout.edu
715-232-4047
Sandy Moua, UW-Eau Claire
3102 Centennial Hall
mouasand@uwec.edu
715-836-5832
Tyler Koepke, UW-River Falls
127 Wyman Education Building
tyler.koepke@uwrf.edu
715-425-3708
A criminal background check will be conducted in compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
TEACH Precollege Student Employment Application
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Student ID#:
Last
First
M.I.
Attending University:
Current Major:
Minors/Concentration:
Current Address (Street/City/State/Zip):
Best Contact Phone #:
Email:
Permanent Address (if different):
Financial Aid Eligibility
If applicable, not required
Work Study
□ $
State Payroll
□ $
Unsure
□
Describe any special skills, certifications, training, coursework, etc.
(i.e. CPR certification, leadership, youth experience, etc.)
Instructions: Circle or check the appropriate answer to the following questions.
Do you have a current & valid regular driver’s license?
Yes
No
Unsure
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?
If yes, please explain:
Yes
No
Unsure
Do you have a current background check on file at your university?
If yes, when will the background check expire (date)?
Yes
No
Unsure
Have you ever worked as a staff member for a precollege program before?
If yes, indicate the program names:
Yes
No
Unsure
Preferable, but not required
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED
PLEASE ATTACH A CURRENT RESUME & A LIST OF THREE (3) REFERENCES