Readiness Institute Central PA (Altoona Region) - Summer Discovery Junior Instructor
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Feb 06, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Readiness Institute at Penn State is a Penn State Outreach initiative that collaborates with education, industry, and community partners to create learning experiences for all learners. We believe that community and future readiness is achieved when learners - regardless of their zip code, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability level - are able to develop the skills, attitudes, and values needed to design and lead in matters personal, professional, and public. The Readiness Institute at Penn State Summer Discovery is a five-week experience for rising high school seniors in the Altoona region that aims to prepare every learner to become community and future ready. Participants will establish relationships and rituals, complete project sprints to solve real-world problems, and reflect, share, and plan a personalized roadmap. After the program, learners will have access to further support including mentorship, learning experiences and workshops, connections with their peers, and networking. Learn more about the program at https://readinessinstitute.psu.edu/programs/summer-discovery/. About this role: We are currently looking for junior instructors for the 5-week Readiness Institute Summer Program to guide and support learners as they work to create their personalized roadmap for success. The program will run from June 29 - July 30, 2026, with instructor onboarding and training during the week of June 22. Working 30 hours per week (Monday-Thursday) from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, junior instructors will work under the direction of experienced instructors and Readiness Institute program staff. Over the course of the program, you will be paired with a team of other instructors to support a cohort of 20 learners from diverse backgrounds and will supervise and mentor learners as they engage in community and future readiness workshops, work to develop various soft skills, and visit local businesses, community organizations, and institutions of higher education. Job Responsibilities:
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Compensation: Readiness Institute junior instructors will be paid biweekly at a rate of $20.59/hour for approximately 30 hours of work per week. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |