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Job Title

Wage Agency Instructor - Kata in the Classroom

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Strategic & Education Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Brownsville, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Wage Agency Instructor - Kata in the Classroom

$45.00 per hour

5 Positions Available

Temporary/Casual Staff

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The Role at a Glance

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is seeking a part-time Kata in the Classroom (KiC) Instructor to deliver hands-on, engaging learning experiences for middle and/or high school participants in Brownsville and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley area. Using the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata routines, the instructor will teach participants structured problem-solving and scientific thinking skills that build creativity, critical thinking, resilience, and teamwork. This position involves visiting local schools and facilitating classes, often in school libraries or other shared spaces. The role is ideal for educators with classroom teaching experience who want to bring innovative, project-based learning opportunities to participants.

Qualifications of the Role

+ Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.

+ Two years of related experience in teaching, youth education, or a related field.

+ Bilingual (English/Spanish).

+ Travel to schools in Brownsville and surrounding Rio Grande Valley area is required.

+ Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Equivalency: High School Diploma or GED with four years of teaching, youth education, or related field experience or a bachelor's degree in a related field. Must also be bilingual.

About Us

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.

We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.

Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX

Wage Employee Benefits

+ Flexible work schedule on an as-needed basis, perfect for supplemental income.

+ Optional retirement savings programs through The Texas A&M University System.

+ Time as a wage employee with TEEX counts toward Lifetime and State Service for State of Texas full-time employee benefits.

Build Your Career

+ Expand your network and build lasting connections with industry experts and peers.

+ Enhance your skills and professional growth while representing a world-class organization.

+ Learn more about the career paths and professional development opportunities available to all TEEX employees.

TEEX Employer Notices (https://teex.org/teex-employer-notices/) Military Crosswalk Info

Applications must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.