(Pool) SOU Latino/a/x Youth Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
• For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Summer Camp and conference positions will vary. Position summaries are as follows:

Instructors will develop and implement an engaging and enriching class curriculum for a class of students of a specified age for four consecutive days in one week. These classes are designed to be educational and enjoyable, to engage students in critical thinking, and to inspire students to envision themselves as future college students. Instructors agree to cultivate a safe and supportive environment for students with clearly communicated expectations for safety, respect, and responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for teaching young students
• 1+ years of experience with the subject matter
• In the last year of Undergraduate OR 20+ years old
• Ability to create age-appropriate, engaging curriculum for 4-5 days of no more than 90 minutes of class time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A college graduate
• 1+ years of teaching professionally in a classroom setting
• Spanish and English speaker.

DUTIES:

(80%) Duties Include:

• Create age-appropriate curriculum that fits within the class time limitations, and encourages critical thinking and Project-Based Learning.
• Arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of class and remain until all students are safely en route to their next activity, or are under the supervision of the on-site coordinator.
• Provide a climate that is conducive to learning and that respects the rights of all persons without discrimination.
• Be responsible for behavior management inside the class, and uphold camp policies, including internet use policies and safety guidelines.

(20%) Duties Include:

• Attend required staff training sessions.
• Prepare your classroom and supplies before each class.
• Complete daily attendance records, and report missing or late students.

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ACADEMIA LATINA/LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PRESENTERS:
Conference Presenters will develop and implement engaging and enriching presentations or workshops for a small or large group of students for a specified length of time for 1 day only. These events are designed to be educational, engaging and to inspire students post high school goals and success. Latino/a/x Conference Presenters agree to cultivate a safe and supportive environment for students with clearly communicated expectations for safety, respect, and responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to pass a background check.
• Passion for working with students.
• 1+ years of experience with the subject matter of presentation.
• Must have finished at least 1 year of college OR be 20+ years old.
• Ability to create age-appropriate engaging curriculum for a 1 – 3 hours class or presentation. ​

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A college graduate.
• 1+ years of teaching professionally in a classroom setting.
• Spanish and English speaker. ​

DUTIES:

(100%) Duties Include:

• Create age-appropriate presentations that fit within time limitations, and encourages critical thinking and Project Based Learning.
• Arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of your presentation and remain until all students are safely en route to their next activity, or are under the supervision of the on-site coordinator.
• Provide a climate that is conducive to learning and that respects the rights of all persons without discrimination. ​

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Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (all positions):

• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork between students by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive atmosphere and creating community-oriented relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (all positions):

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds, and sit or stand for an hour at a time.
• Able to pull a wagon full of classroom or workshop supplies.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS (all positions):

• These positions are designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive positions and therefore, requires the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check and adherence to confidentiality agreements.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandatory reporter under the Oregon Revised Statutes and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Human Services.
• This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• All staff are required to attend staff trainings prior to the start of camp. Staff training, orientation sessions, and work parties are an important part of preparing for camp. Summer Camp staff will be notified of specific times and locations of trainings after acceptance.
• For all Summer Camp positions (with the exception of Instructors): These are short-term positions requiring employees to be available around the clock to support camper and fellow staff needs throughout the 6-7 days of camp.
• All staff, with the exception of Instructors, are required to reside in on-campus dormitories for the duration of camp and sleep in their assigned rooms each night.
• Senior Counselors are expected to take all meals with their campers.

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SOU is an equal access AA/EOE committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Southern Oregon University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on this application. If, however, you require a reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner to Human Resources.

Diversity Statement:
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators, and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

SOU Land Acknowledgement
We want to take this moment to acknowledge that Southern Oregon University is located within the ancestral homelands of the Shasta, Takelma, and Latgawa peoples who lived here since time immemorial. These Tribes were displaced during rapid Euro-American colonization, the Gold Rush, and armed conflict between 1851 and 1856. In the 1850s, the discovery of gold and settlement brought thousands of Euro-Americans to their lands, leading to warfare, epidemics, starvation, and villages being burned. In 1853 the first of several treaties were signed, confederating these Tribes and others together – who would then be referred to as the Rogue River Tribe. These treaties ceded most of their homelands to the United States, and in return, they were guaranteed a permanent homeland reserved for them. At the end of the Rogue River Wars in 1856, these Tribes and many other Tribes from western Oregon were removed to the Siletz Reservation and the Grand Ronde Reservation. Today, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (www.grandronde.org) and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (www.ctsi.nsn.us) are living descendants of the Takelma, Shasta, and Latgawa peoples of this area. We encourage YOU to learn about the land you reside on and to join us in advocating for the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous people.

Notice to Prospective Employees
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the “Clery Act”), require that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on the use, possession, and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.

An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR) can be accessed at the following link: https://cps.sou.edu/clery-act-annual-security-report/.  A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy, please visit the Office of the General Counsel located in Churchill Hall, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, Oregon 97520.  For more information, call 541-552-7095, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.