Academic Instructor - UB17

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

3d • $19 - $20

About The Position

For six weeks, Upward Bound provides an intensive, hands-on summer program. The Upward Bound 17 program is a combined residential and non-residential program. The summer takes place both on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins, CO, and in Denver at the CSU SPUR campus. Approximately 25 participants will receive: (1) instruction in language arts, world languages, mathematics, ACT/SAT Preparation, and laboratory science, (2) advising in the areas of educational and career opportunities, and (3) exposure to enrichment activities designed to promote personal and social growth. The Upward Bound Academic Instructor is a part-time Upward Bound staff member within the College Access Unit of The Access Center. Instructors develop a class curriculum, instruct students in one of the four required content areas (language arts, laboratory science, mathematics, and world language), and assist in supporting The Access Center Mission:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree by time of employment.
• Demonstrated expertise in content area(s) relevant to program objectives. (Students receive rigorous, experience-based instruction in a variety of content areas that fit under the subjects of language arts, world language, science, and mathematics)
• Experience working with, instructing, and/or supervising youth (first-generation, high school age preferred)
• Ability to design and implement course content clearly and creatively. This includes the development of specific course curricula, holistic evaluation of student success, effective classroom management, and an inclusive classroom approach.
• Be available for six weeks for class instruction, weekly staff meetings, training, and some large group events.
• Incorporation of ACT/SAT preparation activities into course materials and assignments.
• Instructors must be available for class instruction, staff meetings, tutoring, extracurricular facilitation, training, and some large group events.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience working with an Access Center College Access Program or related program (i.e., pre-collegiate, Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search, Summer Bridge).
• Experience working with first-generation, limited-income students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Upward Bound students during class time through the six-week summer program.
• Facilitate a classroom that fosters a love of learning and facilitates a culture of respect and student growth.
• Make healthy connections with student participants
• Hold all students accountable to Upward Bound behavior expectations
• Support students through tutoring
• Facilitation of activities outside the classroom.

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees