Upward Bound Summer Teacher

Overview

The Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math Science (UB/UBMS) Summer Program is a six-week college preparatory program that gives Upward Bound students a taste of the college experience. Held from mid-June to the beginning of August, participants take college-style classes at a local university, attend field trips to local colleges and universities, and participate in related cultural events. Participants receive instruction in reading, composition, foreign language, math and laboratory science.

In addition, they are offered guidance in educational and career opportunities, as well as exposure to enrichment activities designed to promote leadership, cultural awareness, and self-confidence.

Position: UB/UBMS High School Teacher

Location: 721 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

Season: Six-week summer program
Position type: Seasonal
Education level required: 4 Year Degree

Salary: $39.00 - $41.00 hourly

Schedule: Day shift

Category: Education

• Plan, prepare, and deliver quality instruction to support the academic growth of students during the Upward Bound six-week Summer Program.
• Teach one to three classes per day in areas such as reading/literature, composition, math (Algebra II, geometry, or data analysis and statistics), laboratory science, or foreign language.
• Implement effective teaching practices to facilitate student academic achievement, behavior management, and social skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of socioeconomic conditions and barriers to education that students face in attaining post-secondary education.
• Instruct students in a classroom setting with clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.
• Maintain effective supervision and discipline in the classroom.
• Plan and provide clear, differentiated, and intentionally focused instruction based on subject matter content and evidence-based practices.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs for student achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe and positive learning environment.
• Track and use multiple student data elements to assess progress, modify instruction, and improve learning.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to work hours specified under the position’s contract/agreement.
• Maintain the Summer Program’s management policies and procedures (e.g., attendance, behavior) and report to the Youth Education Program Manager when necessary.
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance.
• Abide by all state and federally mandated reporting requirements pertaining to sexual or physical abuse and neglect.

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Washington State Teaching Credential with the proper content-area endorsement
• Experience teaching in the specified content at the high school level
• Knowledge of and experience with Common Core Standards
• Experience designing engaging curriculum and assessments
• Experience working with underserved, underrepresented student populations
• A strong ethical base and self-awareness
• Commitment to maintaining high standards for student achievement
• Humility, sense of humor, and commitment to MDC’s UB/UBMS Summer Program goals and community