Temporary Instructor Upward Bound
Temporary Instructor Upward Bound
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Job Description
Brandeis Universitys TRiO Upward Bound Program is seeking dedicated and experienced educators to teach during our sixweek summer program designed to support lowincome firstgeneration collegebound high school students. This immersive oncampus experience provides students from Waltham High School with rigorous academic instruction fostering both their academic and social development in preparation for higher education.
The Brandeis TRiO Upward Bound Program is a yearround collegepreparatory initiative that serves 60 middle and high school students annually. Our summer program offers students an opportunity to engage in challenging projectbased coursework that simulates the college experience while developing essential academic skills.
Position Overview:
We are hiring instructors to teach nine sections of courses with opportunities to teach multiple sections if desired. Courses are held Monday through Thursday and instructors are compensated at $25 per hour. Program dates for 2025 are June 30 August 8 (Holiday July 34.
We seek instructors for courses in the following subject areas:
Research Skills
Reading and Writing on Social Justice Topics
College Essay Writing
Math (Algebra Geometry etc.
Biology Chemistry and Climate Science
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement a rigorous engaging and culturally responsive curriculum aligned with Upward Bounds mission yearly theme and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (guidance available if needed).
Develop a culminating project that allows students to apply their learning and present their work on the final day of the program.
Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment incorporating multicultural perspectives and interactive learning strategies.
Develop assessment tools to measure student progress engagement and achievement throughout the course.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a relevant subject area.
Experience working with diverse student populations particularly firstgeneration and lowincome students.
Familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (preferred but not required).
Strong instructional skills with an emphasis on active studentcentered learning.
Bilingual abilities (preferred but not required).
This is an excellent opportunity for educators who are passionate about student success equity in education and innovative teaching practices. If you are interested in shaping the academic journeys of motivated students we encourage you to apply.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color ancestry religious creed gender identity and expression national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation pregnancy age genetic information disability caste military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a protected class)
Employment Type
Part-Time
