Teen Teacher

Job TitleTeen TeacherAgencyTexas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartmentCounty Program Urban - DallasProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationDallas, TexasJob TypeStudent WorkerJob DescriptionJob Description SummaryThe Teen Teacher works as a teacher, leader, and mentor for youth who are participating in the Teen Teacher Program. Youth are to have a safe place where they can learn and encounter a positive experience while doing so.Qualifications* Must be between the ages of 14 to 18.* Motivated to learn.* Comfortable with public speaking.* Able to work as part of a team.Responsibilities* Role models for all youth in the program by always exhibiting appropriate behavior.* Participates fully in all orientation and training provided by the sponsoring organization.* Completes all preparations necessary for teaching assignments.* Works in partnership with adult volunteers, teaching site staff, Dallas AgriLife Extension staff, and fellow Teen Teachers to plan and lead the program.* Teaches all assigned lessons.* Provides direct mentor support to assist youth in learning program content.* Assists in program evaluation.* Learns to collect data, including forms, sign-in sheets, checklists, skill sheets, evaluation surveys, and other record-keeping activities.* Participates in leadership opportunities when asked and as appropriate.Other RequirementsLocation:* Teen Teachers align with specific teaching sites and may teach at other sites as needed.Time Commitment:* Six weeks to a year; expected to work ten to twenty hours per week.SalaryHourly Rate:* $10/hourAll positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.