Job Description Summary
During the Academic Year (September to Early June) & Summer SixWeek Components (Mid June to Early August) Upward Bound Instructors are responsible for planning and implementing dynamic engaging empowering Academic Year & Summer Component 6weeks) courses. The coursework and classroom environment should encourage and reward reflection revision and improvement in the academic courses being taught. Courses must incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy projectbased learning and studentcentered learning community action projects and multicultural perspectives. Each course should focus on one overachieving project. Students may work in groups or individually on the class project and the projects will be presented at the end of the program. Hours vary based on course schedule and component. Courses offered or assigned may be 60 to 90 minutes at length and meet between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday and some Saturday sessions between 8:00am and 3:00pm. Continuous recruitment for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must have a strong academic focus in one or more of the following subject areas: English IIV; Math Geometry Algebra II/Trigonometry PreCalculus/Calculus; ScienceBiology Chemistry Physics; Foreign LanguageSpanish French Japanese Italian; Technology or Careers. Bachelors degree required in subject areas: English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Computer Technology or Career Counseling (High School and/or College level). Previous experience designing academic curriculum (secondary curriculum preferred) or corporate professional development components. One year fulltime or equivalent parttime experience in providing direct services in a secondary educational or social service environment working with atrisk students (teaching or tutoring) or one year fulltime or equivalent parttime experience in providing corporate training. Experience and knowledge regarding computer programs such as word processing spreadsheets presentation software and instructional technology.