Upward Bound Foreign Language Spanish Instructor

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Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

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Department:

Upward Bound

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Summary of Job Duties:

Plan and deliver engaging and innovative foreign language lessons that support students communication and comprehension skills.

Provide instruction in core high school foreign language concepts including vocabulary development pronunciation grammar conversation and reading comprehension.

Teach foundational language skills such as sentence structure verb conjugation listening comprehension and conversational dialogue.

Integrate interactive and fun instructional strategies such as role-playing language games cultural discussions storytelling music and multimedia activities.

Incorporate lessons that introduce students to cultural traditions global perspectives and the importance of multilingual communication in todays world.

Encourage students to practice language skills through group discussions presentations and conversational activities.

Design classroom activities that promote confidence in speaking and understanding a foreign language.

Assess student progress through participation assignments presentations and classroom activities.

Provide constructive feedback to support improvement in language comprehension and communication.

Maintain a structured inclusive and engaging classroom environment that supports active learning.

Maintain accurate records of attendance and student progress.

Collaborate with TRIO Upward Bound staff to support student academic success and program goals.

Participate in staff meetings and program activities as required.

Serve as a positive mentor and role model encouraging students to develop global awareness and academic curiosity.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Foreign Language Secondary Education or a related field required.

Current state certification to teach High School Foreign Language required.

Experience teaching high school foreign language courses preferred.

Strong instructional and classroom management skills.

Ability to create innovative engaging and student-centered lessons.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations including first-generation and underrepresented students.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

2100-2750

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):

Sharron Williams Employment Manager
870.575.8403

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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Criminal Background Check

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing Lifting Reaching Sitting Standing Talking Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing Sitting Standing Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

No