Financial Literacy Teacher, Upward Bound
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Job Location:
Wilkes Barre, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wilkes University invites applicants for an open Financial Literacy high school enrichment teaching position in the Upward Bound Program for the summer session. Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio Program which provides support to participants in their preparation for college and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the enrichment component of the program by covering financial literacy basics to a small group of high school-level students including but not limited to budgeting saving managing credit and understanding student loans. This course will help college-bound students learn how to make smart financial decisions such as creating a budget building credit and planning for college expenses. Emphasis will be placed on real-world financial skills with a focus on preparing students for financial independence in college and beyond. A Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Mathematics and/or a related field is required. Experience working with high school students or in a college-preparatory program is preferred.
Please note that this is only a part-time temporary position with a competitive hourly wage. Dates run from June 22nd through July 31st and classes are held twice a week Mondays and Wednesdays (1:15 P.M. 2:30 P.M.).
To apply visit Please be sure to include a cover letter resume or curriculum vitae and three references.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability pregnancy sex/gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation marital or family status military or veteran status or genetic information.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Models
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- ERP
- Payroll
- External Auditors
- Customer Relationships
- Credit Card
- Financial Statements
- Business Units
- Annual Budget
- Income
- New Clients
- Financial Management
About Company
Wilkes University prepares students for lifelong success on their terms. What do you want to do? At Wilkes, you will.
