Instructor, Temporary Early College Summer Academy

About this role

Responsible for instructing students at the Early College Summer Academy (ECSA), a program designed to support potential first‑generation college students in gaining the skills and motivation necessary to participate in dual enrollment, finish secondary education, enter post‑secondary education, and earn an AA/AS before graduating from high school. The academy emphasizes preparation in college and career readiness and subjects related to college placement tests (Accuplacer, PERT, or TABE).

• Develop discipline‑related curricula, assess student learning, and participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Instruct middle and high‑school students in accordance with educational theories and techniques to prepare them for success in a dual enrollment program.
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan.
• Teach in a highly interactive environment for students in grades 6 through 12.
• Use educational software to monitor student progress with pre‑ and post‑assessments, ensure all students take diagnostic tests, evaluate data, and use it to drive instruction.
• Provide individual assistance to ensure each student is on track to succeed on readiness exams within allotted time frames.
• Generate progress reports for students and ECSA staff.
• Organize and conduct activities, field trips, college visits, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Florida teaching certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or a similar application.
• Skill in teaching and motivating students to succeed.
• Effective time and task management with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict in a positive manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to build relationships and manage customer expectations.
• Positive interaction with diverse populations and varying education levels.
• Ability to work with individual students to develop multiple models of academic success.

• Knowledge of Edgeunity software.

• Regular physical attendance required.

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds.
• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Use a video display terminal.
• Use manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Communicate information orally and in writing.
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Work a fluctuating work schedule.

Varies – Base Pay: $27.00. Offer amount based on the College’s Salary Schedule guidelines.

Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities.

This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants and, unless a position is otherwise designated as a preference or proprietary position, no preference will be afforded to any applicant on the basis of any of the above protected characteristics.