Upward Bound English Instructor

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This is a temporary six-week summer teaching position for high school students in the Upward Bound Program. It is a high school college-prepprogram and part of theFederal TRIO GrantProgramsfunded by the U.S. Department of Education. All participants are either first-generation ( do not have a 4-year degree) and/or low-incomestudents in grades 9 - 12.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach up to four reading writing or elective courses (e.g. journalism)courses to high school participants enrolled in Upward Bound during a two- week session for rising 9th graders and a four-week session for 10th 12th graders. Each class meets two times per week for 50 minutes each.

• Develop and submit course syllabi prior to first day of classes.

• Complete evaluations on each student enrolled in class.

• Attend a one-day staff orientation/training prior to first day of class.

• Attend weekly instructor meetings with Upward Bound Admin staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of college completed in pursuit of a bachelors degree in English or Education related field

• Minimum 2.75 grade point average

• Ability to teachcourses to program participants and enhance participant competency in the areas of reading/literature writing/composition.

• Ability to develop course syllabi as well as assess studentprogress.

• Ability to work as a member of a team and demonstratedependability and flexibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with a secondary education teachers certification OR relevant teaching experience in areas of English Reading or Language Arts

• 1 year teaching experience at the middle high school or college level

• Familiarity with federal TRIO Programs and/or similar educational programs serving low-income/first-generation college students

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT and SALARY:June11 2026 July 24 2026.This is a six-week temporary position and is contingent upon federal grant funding. Salary is $3150. Background checks are performed on all applicants interviewed.

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