Teacher,Pre-College Programs, Upward Bound - Fall

Teacher, Pre-College Programs

The UNM-Valencia Campus Upward Bound Program is recruiting teachers for multiple positions. This is a grant‑funded, on‑call position that oversees day‑to‑day aspects of the Upward Bound Program, including tutoring, leading workshops, teaching, and executing college preparation and academic lessons for high‑school students.

Locations and areas of instruction:

• Los Lunas High School – Mathematics
• Belen High School – Language Arts
• Valencia High School – Mathematics and Language Arts

Responsibilities include assisting with tutoring and instruction during the academic year, supporting students in language arts or other pre‑college disciplines at area high schools and at UNM‑Valencia Campus, applying pedagogical practices to enhance student academic progress, engaging students in college‑preparatory topics, and documenting student progress, attendance, and other tracking tasks.

• Must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check.
• Elementary or secondary level teaching certification may be required for specified positions.

Bachelor's degree; at least one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Two or more years of directly related experience.
• Experience working with at‑risk, first‑generation students.
• Experience in curriculum planning and implementation.
• Ability to tutor in Algebra and Geometry.

Possess a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to assigned work locations.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Background checks are required for all regular staff positions including criminal history background checks, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and verification of prior employment.

The University of New Mexico requires all staff positions to successfully pass a pre‑employment background check. For more information about background checks, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Refer to  for a definition of Regular Staff.