Instructor, Upward Bound Math/Science: Science

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports to: Program Manager

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff, Non-Union

About the Role

Serves as a TRIO Summer Academy Science instructor for high school students (9th–12th grade). This is a six-week instructional assignment (June–July) with planning meetings commencing in June. The instructor will work approximately 12–15 hours per week, between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm, Monday–Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Science to high school students (9th–12th grade)
• Provides classroom supervision
• Monitors and keeps daily log of student attendance, behavior, and academic development
• Assists in the development of daily lesson plans and formative & summative assessments
• Develops and maintains class syllabi and grade reports
• Provides a comprehensive written summary on each class taught
• Develops engaging and hands-on lessons to facilitate teaching and learning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science
• Experience teaching Science to high school and/or college students
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to stand and walk a large portion of the work day
• Ability to work a variety of flexible hours during the day
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (preferably in Science or Science education)
• Experience working with a TRIO program

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an indoor classroom environment
• Environment requires clear voice projection for instruction
• May involve exposure to conditions affecting the respiratory system (e.g., fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation)
• May require walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items (papers, files, books, etc.)
• May require travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Pay

$25.25 per hour