Instructor, Upward Bound: English

Department: Youth, Adult and Community Connections Upward Bound Program

Reports To: Prog Mgr, Upward Bound (Trio)

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition : req
7230

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Hours as Needed

Trio Summer Academy. Serves as an English instructor for high school students (9th grade-12th grade) in the Trio Summer Academy. This is a six‑week instructional assignment (June – July) with planning meetings commencing in June.

Academic School Year. Provides academic support to students enrolled in a Pre‑College Program. Works directly with students assisting in one‑on‑one, small group, and classroom settings. Supports the Program’s objectives and initiatives as directed. 3 days a week from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm.

• Provides instruction and student supervision in assigned English classes.
• Monitors and keeps a daily log of student attendance, behavior, and academic development.
• Assists in the development of daily lesson plans and formative and summative assessments.
• Develops and maintains class syllabi and grade reports.
• Provides a comprehensive written summary for each class taught (e.g., ELA I or ELA II).
• Develops engaging and hands‑on lessons to facilitate learning.
• Supports educational and career assessments.
• Develops and implements supplemental curricula, materials and instruction for basic skills courses.
• Assists with individual and/or small group tutoring sessions.
• Conducts educational workshops.
• Works with educational technologies, computer applications, and other materials or delivery systems used to provide academic support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field.
• Experience teaching English to high school and/or college students.
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to stand and walk a large portion of the work day.
• Ability to work a variety of flexible hours during the day.
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently.
• Possesses strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Works accurately with great attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality.
• Possesses sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population.

Critical Competencies

• Service Focus
• Quality of Work

Very Important Competencies

• Communications

Education & Experience/Training

• Master’s degree (preferably in English or English education).
• Experience working with a Trio program.

• Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment.
• Work is performed in an environment where the environment stays consistent.
• Work is performed in an environment where a person’s voice needs to be heard clearly in a classroom environment.
• Work may be partially performed in an environment with no conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Work may also require some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

This is a Part‑Time Non‑Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $25.25/hour.

Residence Requirement: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.