Summer Instructor

Positions Available:

History/Study Skills (Primarily Government HSA Prep and Study Skills)

Mathematics (HSA Prep, Alg. I, Alg. II, Geo., Trig. , and/or SAT Math)

Science (Biology/HSA Prep, Chemistry and Physics)

Foreign Language (Spanish and French: Level I-IV of high school instruction)

English (English II/HSA Prep, English III, English IV and SAT Verbal)

SUMMARY: The Academic Instructor assists high school students in the Upward Bound program prepare for post-secondary education by providing daily instruction in college preparatory courses in all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides daily instruction to program participants by one on one and small group teaching sessions.  Prepares lessons, and administers quizzes and exams which measure academic progress.
2. Performs classroom administrative duties such as taking attendance, recording and submitting grades and other record keeping duties.
3. Develops and maintains positive relationships with program participants and their parents, high school teachers, counselors and administration.
4. Responsible for participating in professional development opportunities, such as faculty meetings and conferences, consistent with program goals and responsibilities as approved by the supervisor.
5. Other duties within the scope of the division’s responsibilities as defined by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree; current Secondary teaching certification preferred.
2. Must have computer skills, such as ability to use word processing and email.
3. Must have excellent organizational skills in order to handle several tasks simultaneously.
4. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary for attendance at student meetings, conferences, etc.
6. Must be able to work successfully with diverse populations.
   

Salary: $30/hour (10-20 hours/week) for 5 weeks.

Application available here