Summer Academy Science Instructor

February 2, 2024 in

Upward Bound

Temporary position for the following dates:

• Upward Bound Summer Academy begins Monday, June 3^rd  -Thursday, June 27^th      
• The Upward Bound Summer Academy teaching schedule will be as follows:
  • Monday June 3^rd – Thursday, June 6^th
  • Monday, June 10th – Thursday, June 13^th
  • Monday June 17^th, -Thursday, June 20^th
  • Monday June 24^th, Thursday, June 27^th

Annual Salary:

$500 per course/section taught; DOE

Description:

Upward Bound is a program designed to encourage high school students to develop the academic skills and motivation necessary for success in post-secondary education. The participating Upward Bound students will live on campus during the five week program and attend intensive academic courses and personal developmental activities.

Qualifications and Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in the discipline being taught, Master’s Degree preferred
• Must be a certified teacher K-12 or an experienced college faculty member.
• Demonstrates experience as a leader and working as a member of a team
• Demonstrates ability to develop an engaging curriculum, lesson plans, and deliver content in exciting and multidisciplinary manner; use of technology encouraged
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Previous experience working with high school students preferred
• Demonstrates sensitivity to needs of economically/educationally disadvantaged youth
• Preference to individuals who have backgrounds similar to the target population
• Must be able to work effectively with learners who need encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Job Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop a course syllabus and submit to the Upward Bound Academic Coordinator two weeks prior to the Summer Academy
• Prepare and administer assignments based on subject content to be covered
• Assess each student’s academic need and progress
• Provide regular student evaluations
• Attend In-Service and all staff meetings
• Incorporate interactive classroom demonstrations through visual aids and other activities
• Provide an engaging educational experience for high school students
• Incorporate STEM and ACT prep into curriculum

Other duties as assigned by the Upward Bound Director and/or Academic Coordinator