About the role
Department Overview:
Badger Precollege, Division of Continuing Studies
Anticipated Start Date:
June 19, 2027
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
July 2, 2027
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 40 Maximum: 44
Schedule:
All Staff Training Saturday, June 19th. Exact time TBD; approximately 1:00-5:00 p.m.
STEP Program Hours are:
June 20th-July 2nd, 2027
Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday-Thursday 8:45 AM-3:30 PM
Friday 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: No min/\max
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or other content related field
- 2 years of teaching experience with K-12 students preferred.
- Graduate level coursework, completed or in progress, is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging content to middle school students is preferred.
- Energetic approach to learning
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with students, administration, and support staff
- Experience meeting the needs of all students
- Respect for individual differences and individuality.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience working with middle school students
- Experience teaching content area subject
Position Summary/Job Duties
Instructor for the Intro to Law courses for the Badger Precollege STEP Program. Program dates run June 20th – July 2nd, 2027. The instructor for this course will be tasked with planning and teaching two one-week courses for students in grades 6-8. Instructors can expect to work with a class size of up to 16 students.
Course description listed below:
The Law course offers an exciting introduction to the American legal system and the role it plays in our everyday lives. Through real-world case studies, students will explore how laws are made, interpreted, and applied, while examining the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Along the way, we'll investigate both criminal and civil law and consider how courts help resolve conflicts and protect individual rights. Through courtroom simulations, group discussions, games, hands-on activities, guest speakers, and field trips, students will step into the roles of lawyers, judges, and jurors as they tackle legal questions and defend their ideas. Whether arguing a case, analyzing evidence, or debating important issues, participants will strengthen their critical-thinking, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the law and its impact on society.
Instructors are responsible for:
- Planning an engaging course with activities and lessons designed to provide high quality and fast-paced learning for advanced middle school students.
- Meeting in spring with Badger Precollege administrators to develop curriculum
- Completing all hiring requirements and trainings required by Human Resources at UW Madison
- Participating in staff orientation before the program begins
- Attending virtual instructor check in meetings scheduled throughout the program.
- Completing post program student evaluation materials.
For more information about the program visit our website (https://precollege.wisc.edu/step/)
Physical Demands
Instructors will lead students on field trips throughout the UW campus. This can involve a substantial amount of movement at times.
Institutional Statements
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Accommodation Statement
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