Middle School Instructor

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7217000 (Ref.No. BSU41494)
Posted: February 13, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Burris Laboratory School was established to provide a stellar K-12
educational environment in which pre-service teachers from Ball State
University observe and provide learning opportunities for students with
highly effective teachers using innovative instructional strategies aligned
with Indiana standards.

The Middle School Instructor will develop lesson plans and deliver whole group,
individual and small group instruction within established curriculum
guidelines. Collaboration with university faculty, Burris educators, pre-service
teachers, other professional staff and administrators to address instructional
and/or classroom challenges, effective communication with parents and
guardians along with strong classroom management and supervision are
needed to support the vision and mission of the school.

The Burris Laboratory welcomes applications for (2) Middle School Instructors.  

Job Function:

Burris Laboratory School was established to provide a stellar K-12
educational environment in which pre-service teachers from Ball State
University observe and provide learning opportunities for students with
highly effective teachers using innovative instructional strategies aligned
with Indiana standards.

The Middle School Instructor will develop lesson plans and deliver whole group,
individual and small group instruction within established curriculum
guidelines. Collaboration with university faculty, Burris educators, pre-service
teachers, other professional staff and administrators to address instructional
and/or classroom challenges, effective communication with parents and
guardians along with strong classroom management and supervision are
needed to support the vision and mission of the school.

Minimum Experience:

Bachelor’s degree by date of employment; hold or demonstrate eligibility for Indiana teaching certification in Education. At least one semester teaching or student teaching experience.

Preferred Experience:

Master’s degree in education from an accredited university. At least three years of experience teaching; evidence of knowledge and skill in using educational technologies; evidence
of knowledge and skill in working effectively with children with special needs
and/or high ability.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.