Upward Bound Summer Teacher
Listed on 2026-05-23
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Summer Seasonal
Job Details
Title: Upward Bound Summer Teacher
Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Student Affairs
Sub Division-Department: UNT-Student Engagement
Department: UNT-UNT TRIO-160570
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: .48
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
Department SummaryThe Upward Bound Program provides assistance in the areas of academic support, personal concerns, career exploration, and post-secondary information to identified students. The primary purpose of the federally funded program is to prepare students in grades 9-12 to attend and graduate from college.
Position OverviewSummer Teachers are responsible for delivering engaging instruction to students in a summer learning environment. The teacher will create a positive and dynamic classroom atmosphere that fosters academic growth, critical thinking, and creativity. This position involves implementing lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and providing individualized support to ensure that all students meet learning objectives.
Minimum QualificationsCertified Teachers, Professors, and Graduate Students (Consideration will be given to Undergraduates in their Junior or Senior year)
Previous experience working with 14-18-year-old students
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
Subject matter, communication skills, flexibility, classroom management.
Preferred QualificationsNone specified.
Required License/Registration/CertificationsNone specified.
Job Duties- Attend a training on May 12th (5:30-8:00pm)
- Create an 8-session curriculum with the help of the TEKS and the ADAD.
- Provide the ADAD and students with a syllabus.
- Provide a Pre-Test and Post-Test based on course curriculum.
- Provide lesson plans.
- Select an outstanding student from all of your classes to receive an award.
- Maintain control of the classroom environment.
- Be visible to and interactive with students and staff during on-duty hours.
- Enforce UB policies as written in the Student Handbook.
- Act as a positive role model for the students.
- Keep Administrative Staff informed of any unusual student behavior.
- Complete end-of-summer student evaluation reports.
- Adhere to the "Service Agreement," "Code of Ethics," and job description.
- Fulfill any other duties as requested by Administrative Staff.
- Insure the participation of every student.
- Teach the fundamentals of sports (recreational teachers).
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Environmental HazardsNo adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work ScheduleMorning teachers: 8:00am - 11:30am
Rec Teachers: 12:15pm-1:30pm
Afternoon: 2:30pm - 6:00 pm
Driving University VehicleNo
Security SensitiveThis is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special InstructionsApplicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
BenefitsFor information regarding our Benefits, .
EEO StatementThe University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit
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