RIDGS Collaborative Assistant

RIDGS Collaborative Assistant

1000-11000-20090-1000019924 (RIGS Ethnic Studies Collaborative)

Description:
Ethnic Studies Database development. The majority of work for this position will involve developing and advocating for the RIDGS Ethnic Studies Database, a repository of K-12 ethnic studies lesson plans created to support teachers provide insightful and high quality instruction to their ethnic studies students. RIDGS may also begin new ethnic studies resource-creation projects requiring RA assistance.

Tasks may involve, but are not limited to:

• Designing new lesson plans in collaboration with RIDGS-affiliated faculty members and/or K-12 teacher
• Editing existing lesson plans to incorporate feedback from RIDGS faculty and/or K-12 teachers
• Editing existing lesson plans to strengthen components such as accessibility, historical context, and teacher preparation tasks
• Adding layers to existing lesson plans to tailor them to various grade levels and/or class lengths
• Researching pedagogical and curricular approaches to ethnic studies in a K-12 setting
• Contributing to grant proposals to further the work of the Ethnic Studies Initiative
• Collaborate with organizations involved in Minnesota Ethnic Studies such as the Minnesota
• Department of Education and the Minnesota Historical Society -Attend K-12 classes to observe the piloting of the lesson plans

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience engaging with and teaching ethnic studies materials and methodologies
• Have excellent written communication skills.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends.
• Have experience working with diverse groups, especially in community organizing spaces.
• Must be proficient with University of Minnesota Google applications, including email, calendaring and scheduling, and Google drive, docs and sheets, etc, as well as experience with MS Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of excellent oral communication skills.
• Experience designing K-12 lesson plans.
• Experience working with multiple units and deadlines, often independently.
• Experience collaborating with faculty across disciplines.
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience with public communications and awareness of current events relating to ethnic studies and K-12 schools.
• Prior experience working with teachers, administrators, and/or students in K-12 schools.
• Experience working in a higher education setting assisting with event planning and execution.
• Web and graphic design experience.
• Experience explaining policies and procedures.
• Means to travel to public schools in the metro area.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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