**Job Description** Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) shapes, advances, and stewards a world-class undergraduate academic experience for students at the University of Washington. Staff, faculty, and students in UAA deepen and enrich the learning experience for all undergraduates, recognizing and supporting the unique learning path of each individual student and committing each academic program to excellence in learning and teaching. Within UAA, The Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars (RC) at the University of Washington's mission is threefold: teaching, research, and service. The RC is a leader in the nation for developing programs that serve highly capable young pre-college and college students. The Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars offers enrichment courses through the Saturday Enrichment Program for students currently in grades K-8. These classes are intended to provide intellectually ambitious students with challenge, inspiration, and fun, in a collaborative, supportive learning environment. **Undergraduate Academic Affairs has an outstanding opportunity for temporary 2025-2026 Saturday Instructors (Multiple Opportunities) to join their team.** The Robinson Center (RC) seeks candidates to teach enrichment classes for highly interested and motivated students in grades K-8. The courses are offered each quarter, from Fall to Spring quarters, on Saturday mornings and include eight 50-minutes sessions per quarter. This position involves curriculum development, class instruction, working with teaching aides, and attending all orientation and professional development required training. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **Teaching & Learning: Planning, Instruction & Assessment** + Maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment for a diverse population of students + Designing and developing the course curriculum with the advice of the Enrichment Program team + Preparing all course materials, including but not limited to syllabus, assignments, lesson plans, and supply lists + Preparing and delivering classroom instruction + Coordinating communication with students and families + Collaborating with the Robinson Center Staff on program activities + Other duties as needed **Program Support, Administrative & Professional Development** + Attending all required professional development training + Attending staff orientation prior to the start of the program + Collaborating with teaching aide (if applicable) **All UAA Robinson Center Staff will demonstrate and integrate the Following Undergraduate Academic Affairs Competencies:** + Accountability and Integrity + Race, Equity, and Difference + Constituent Focus + Collaboration and Teamwork **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + Master’s degree + At least two years of professional experience Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + Able to attend all class sessions and staff orientation + The ability to work collaboratively with staff and students at the Robinson Center + Must be available for all Saturday class sessions of a quarter **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Experience teaching K-8 students + Experience working with academically advanced and highly motivated students + Experience working with K-8 youth + Experience working with neurodiverse learners **APPLICATION REQUIREMENT** This recruitment requires a cover letter. Your application will not be considered unless you attach a cover letter **Cover Letter Prompt:** We are eager to learn more about your teaching experience and professional competencies. Please describe how your background aligns with the instructional responsibilities of this position and what aspects of this teaching role most inspire you. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** + Satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to employment. The Robinson Center is committed to providing a safe and welcoming space to people of all genders, religions, national origins, races, disabilities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and documentation statuses. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $45.00 hourly **Pay Range Maximum:** $45.00 hourly **Other Compensation:** - **Benefits:** For information about benefits for this position, visit https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf **Shift:** First Shift (United States of America) **Temporary or Regular?** This is a temporary position **FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):** 0.00% **Union/Bargaining Unit:** Not Applicable **About the UW** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) . To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) . University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.