Part-Time Upward Bound Teacher​/Instructor

Summary

The Upward Bound Program is one of the U.S. Department of Education's TRIO Programs, which provides outreach and support to help low-income, first‑generation college, and disabled students progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post baccalaureate programs. The goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

This position is under the supervision of the TRIO Upward Bound Director, works in collaboration with the TRIO Director, Administrative Assistant, Academic Coordinator, Program Coordinator and other key program personnel to effectively teach, instruct, motivate program participants and aid students to perform at or above levels required for successful completion of secondary school and entrance into postsecondary school.

• Available to work seven (7) or more weekends a semester, summer teaching availability, and required special events as requested
• Confer with supervisor to discuss and understand program goals and course objectives; complete any forms necessary for the program's documentation of services
• Develop and deliver a curriculum that addresses course objectives;
• Utilize innovative classroom techniques and methodologies that involve students in challenging learning opportunities;
• Monitor and report student attendance; provide feedback to students that will enhance their academic growth
• Refer to the Program Coordinator or Director those students not making adequate progress;
• Attend staff meetings to formatively evaluate student progress and determine improvement strategies for students;
• Submit accurate data documenting all instructor interactions (teaching, mentoring, and any other contact or communication)
• Travel to TRIO-related trips and events with program participants as a chaperone involving some occasional overnights during each component, as needed
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as Departmental/University needs indicate, as assigned

• Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in the content area (English, math, science, etc.) in which they are employed to teach and tutor, with experience working with secondary or postsecondary schools, or related field from an accredited college/university
• Expertise in academic area and use of technology in classroom;
  Must be creative, flexible and have the ability to develop innovative curriculum in line with course objectives
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and experience with low-income, first‑generation students and individuals with disabilities or similar populations, required
• Ability to work effectively with students with diverse academic needs and guide students towards excellence

• Engaged learning, enthusiasm, and ability to motivate students toward academic endeavors
• Good organizational and time‑management skills
• Commitment to teaching culturally‑diverse students and ability to relate to participants with diverse backgrounds
• Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information