Temporary Instructor, Upward Bound

Summer Instructor – Brandeis University We are looking for dedicated and experienced educators to teach during our six-week summer program. The program supports low‑income, first‑generation college‑bound high school students in Waltham High School, providing rigorous academic instruction and social development to prepare them for higher education.

We are hiring instructors for nine sections of courses, with the opportunity to teach multiple sections. Courses are held Monday through Thursday, and instructors are compensated at $25 per hour. Program dates for 2026 are June
29– August7 (Holiday July3rd). Courses offered include:

• Research Skills
• Reading and Writing on Social Justice Topics
• College Essay Writing + SAT prep
• Math (Algebra, Geometry, etc.)
• Biology, Chemistry, and Climate + Laboratory Science
• Financial Literacy (Fafsa, Pell Grant, Loan Forgiveness and Scholarships)
• Foreign Language (Spanish, Arabic, French, etc.)

• Design and implement a rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive curriculum aligned with Upward Bound’s mission, yearly theme, and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (guidance available if needed).
• Develop a culminating project that allows students to apply their learning and present their work on the final day of the program.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment, incorporating multicultural perspectives and interactive learning strategies.
• Develop assessment tools to measure student progress, engagement, and achievement throughout the course.
• Design and facilitate a class project to be presented at the end of the summer during Family Day.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, particularly first‑generation and low‑income students.
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (preferred but not required).
• Strong instructional skills with an emphasis on active, student‑centered learning.
• Bilingual abilities (preferred but not required).

Pay Range Disclosure:

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