Reading and Study Strategies Instructor

United States Military Academy Preparatory School, Fort Monmouth, NJ

Instructor of Reading and Study Strategies

Center for Enhanced Performance

United States Military Academy Preparatory School

Fort Monmouth, NJ (scheduled to relocate to West Point, NY ~2011)

The United States Military Academy Preparatory School is the one-year developmental education program for approximately 250 students provisionally accepted to the United States Military Academy (West Point). Students attend this 10-month academic program in math, English, and reading/study strategies to better prepare for the academic demands of West Point. Students are 18-22 years old and are 40% student-athlete, 40% minority, 25% former Army soldier, and 15% female.

Duties:  Teach study strategies, reading efficiency, life skills, and critical thinking. Assist in the development of a comprehensive curriculum. Serve as academic counselor to approximately 75 students. Conduct workshops for students and staff. Opportunities to sponsor extracurricular clubs and activities.

Requirements:  Masters degree or above in reading education, developmental education, counselor education, student affairs administration, or similar. Must have experience teaching study strategies/reading courses and advising/counseling students. Prefer candidates with experience in curriculum development for reading/study strategies and/or critical thinking courses. Experience working with at-risk students, student-athletes, and/or minority students a plus. Minorities encouraged to apply.

Benefits
*Minimum Salary $58, 500
*Full federal employee benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

To apply  http://www.usajobs.gov/

Vacancy Announcement # NEAL07940207

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Please contact Nadine Davis for questions about the application process:
nadine.davis@us.army.mil