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Opt4STEM Partnership for College Success Program

VON TEACHER

COLLABORATION 

 

Opt4STEM is looking for interested Von teachers to be a part of the planning and facilitation of Opt4STEM activities, including: 

 

STEM Enrichment Programs:

A vital part of OptSTEM is providing  Von students with unique opportunities to not only increase their interest in STEM but to enrich their understanding of and experience in these fields. Von teachers are needed to guide and enrich these programs. Events include the Bridge Building Competition and Engineering Week.

 

College and Career Readiness Workshops:

Each workshop is focused on preparing Von students for life after high school. Von teachers will assist the workshop leader with the planning and delivery of the workshop. Workshop topics include Essay Writing, Financial Literacy, College Choice, and more. 

 

Create Your Own Programs:

The "Create Your Own" is a chance for Von teachers to develop a program for Von students to participate in either at Illinois Tech or up at  Von. Interested teachers should contact Jennifer Sutton (jmsutton@cps.edu) or Megan Campanile (mcampani@iit.edu) to share and discuss your idea. 

 

NEXT STEPS

Select an Event

Scroll down below to read descriptions and requirements for each event and submit the interest form for the event(s) you are interested in.  

 

 

 

 

 

Promote to Von Students

Encourage your students to attend the events that you are involved in. Opt4STEM will provide marketing materials you can post but hearing from you is the best way to get students interested.

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Make A Difference

Show up to the event on time and ready to have fun! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognition and Compensation

To show our gratitude, we will recognize you in the Opt4STEM Weekly Updates. In addition, you will get paid for your time and effort. Time sheets will be emailed to you after the event. See event details for compensation amount.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Opt4STEM Teacher Advisory Team (Teacher)
Monthly on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Von Steuben
Monthly on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Von Steuben, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Work together with the Opt4STEM Director and Von teachers, staff, and administrators to plan, deliver, and improve Opt4STEM activities. - See event calendar for dates # of Teachers: 10 - 15 # of Hours: 8 Compensation: $320
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Year-Long 
Fall Semester 2017
College Course Student Selection Committee - Spring 2018 (Teacher)
December 6 - December 8
Von Steuben
December 6 - December 8
Von Steuben, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Review applications and conduct interviews to select students who will enroll in college courses at Illinois Tech in the Spring 2018 Semester. -Available courses will be announced at the end of October 2017. # of Hours: Up to 5 Compensation: Up to $200
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Make It Monday Facilitator
September - May
Von Steuben
September - May
Von Steuben, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
-Plan the curriculum, recruit students, and facilitate the sessions for these monthly Monday sessions. # of Hours: 36 Compensation: $1440
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Bridge Building & Mock Interviews (Teacher)
Mon, Dec 18
Von Steuben, Auditorium
Dec 18, 2017, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Von Steuben, Auditorium, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Assist in facilitating and selecting winners of the three competition events - Real World Bridge Building, Instant Bridge Building, and Mock Interviews. # of Teachers Needed: 3 # of Hours: 4 (2 hour event, 2 hours prep/wrap up) Compensation: $160
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Interview Skills (Teacher)
Tue, Dec 12
Von Steuben, Room 116
Dec 12, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Von Steuben, Room 116, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Role play as an interviewer to help students practice their interview skills. - Provide feedback on how they can improve. # of Teachers Needed: 2 # of Hours: 2 (1 hr prep; 1 hr event) Compensation: $80
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Hour of Code (Teacher)
Tue, Dec 12
Von Steuben
Dec 12, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Von Steuben, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Assist students as they learn the basics of coding in this one hour course. # of Teachers Needed: 2 # of Hours: 3 (1.5 hours prep/promotion and 1.5 hours event)
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Resume Writing (Teacher)
Tue, Nov 14
Von Steuben, Room 116
Nov 14, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Von Steuben, Room 116
- Provide feedback to students on their resumes, including action statements and identifying gaps or areas to highlight. # of Teachers Needed: 2 # of Hours: 2 (1 hr prep; 1 hr event) Compensation: $80
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Financial Literacy (Teacher)
Tue, Oct 24
Von Steuben, Room 116
Oct 24, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Von Steuben, Room 116
- Guide students through budgeting and money management skills. # of Teachers Needed: 2 # of Hours: 2 (1 hr prep; 1 hr event) Compensation: $80
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Essay Writing (Teacher)
Tue, Sep 26
Von Steuben, Room 116
Sep 26, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Von Steuben, Room 116, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Provide feedback on student essays for college admissions or scholarship applications. # of Teachers Needed: 2 # of Hours: 2 (1 hr prep; 1 hr event) Compensation: $80
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Spring Semester 2018
Engineering Week (Teacher)
February 20 - February 23; 3:00-4:00 PM
Von Steuben
February 20 - February 23; 3:00-4:00 PM
Von Steuben, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Assist with setting up engineering activity - Assist with student check-in - Assist with the coordination of engineering activity - Assist with the take down and clean up of activity # of Teachers Needed: 16 (4 per day) # of Hours: 2 (1 hr prep; 1 hr event) Compensation: $80
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College Course Student Selection Committee - Summer/Fall 2018 (Teacher)
May 9 - May 11
Von Steuben
May 9 - May 11
Von Steuben, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Review applications and conduct interviews to select students who will enroll in college courses at Illinois Tech in the Summer 2018 Fall 2018 Semesters. -Available will be announced in early April. # of Hours: Up to 5 Compensation: Up to $200
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College Course Academic Support - Spring 2018 (Teacher)
January - May 2018
Von Steuben
January - May 2018
Von Steuben, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Lead eight study sessions related to the course topic, assist with homework and test preparation. - Available courses announced at the end of October 2017 # of Teachers: 1/course # of hours: 18 Compensation: $720
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Blazek Scholarship Selection Committee (Teacher)
April 2018
Von Steuben
April 2018
Von Steuben
Assist in the application review and selection of students for the Blazek Scholarship. # of Teachers Needed: 1 # of Hours: 5 Compensation: $200
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STEM Summer Scholarship Banquet (Teacher)
Thu, Jun 07
Von Steuben
Jun 07, 2018, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Von Steuben, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Assist with the planning and delivery of the Summer Program Scholarships. # of Teachers Needed: 1 # of Hours: 5 (4 hr prep; 1 hr event) Compensation: $200
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Transition to College (Teacher)
Tue, Apr 24
Von Steuben, Room 116
Apr 24, 2018, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Von Steuben, Room 116, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Facilitate a panel of undergraduates to discuss the steps in a smooth transition to college and tell students about resources on and off campus. # of Teachers Needed: 2 # of Hours: 2 (1 hr prep; 1 hr event) Compensation: $80
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College Choice (Teacher)
Tue, Mar 20
Von Steuben, Room 116
Mar 20, 2018, 3:00 PM
Von Steuben, Room 116, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Facilitate a panel of undergraduates to talk about your college experience. - Help high school students learn what to look for on a campus tour and the factors that helped you make your choice. # of Teachers Needed: 2 # of Hours: 2 (1 hr prep; 1 hr event) Compensation: $80
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Scholarships - (Teacher)
Tue, Feb 27
Von Steuben, Room 116
Feb 27, 2018, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Von Steuben, Room 116, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Assist students in finding and applying for scholarships. - Review their scholarship applications and provide feedback. # of Teachers Needed: 2 # of Hours: 2 (1 hr prep; 1 hr event) Compensation: $80
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Career Pathways (Teacher)
Tue, Jan 30
Von Steuben, Room 116
Jan 30, 2018, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Von Steuben, Room 116, 5039 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
- Work with students as they explore alternatives to a four-year college like trade school, the military, and entering the workforce. # of Teachers Needed: 2 # of Hours: 2 (1 hr prep; 1 hr event) Compensation: $80
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Summer 2018