Calling All Instructors!

Are you interested in becoming a K.I.D.S. Club instructor for the 2008/2009 season?
K.I.D.S. Club is a wonderful opportunity to design and share hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities with students in grades 2nd-5th on Georgia Tech’s campus.

When is K.I.D.S. Club holding meetings?
Meeting 1 - November 8, 2008 and/or January 24, 2009
Meeting 2 - March 7, 2009
Meeting 3 - March 28, 2009

What qualifications do I need to be a K.I.D.S. Club instructor?
To lead a K.I.D.S. Club meeting, you must be one of the following:
-Currently certified/retired teacher
-Georgia Tech faculty/staff
-Georgia Tech student

How does the K.I.D.S. Club work?
During each Saturday meeting, you will teach 20-25 students during three 55-minute sessions.  Each meeting begins at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, but instructors must arrive by 8:30.  Instructor compensation is $125.00 per Saturday, and you may choose to lead as many meetings as you would like.  You must submit a “Session Plan” in which you design an activity for a K.I.D.S. Club meeting.

What kind of activity do I create?
-Session Plans must be based on sound, fundamental principles of science, technology,    engineering, or mathematics.
-Hands-on activities must comprise 90% of the session content and must illustrate the instructor’s objectives. 
-Session Plans must emphasize “learning by doing.”
-Your activity should encourage cooperative learning and teamwork. 

How do I apply?
Applying to be a K.I.D.S. Club instructor is a four step process:
-Step 1- Fill in online information
-Step 2- Save Instructor Packet that downloads to your computer
-Step 3- Fill in "Session Plan Template"
-Step 4- Email Completed Session Plan Template to Mary Hubbard
        (Program Coordinator) at mary.hubbard@ceismc.gatech.edu