Classic Upward Bound, Instructor

Prince George's Community College • Largo, MD

16d

About The Position

During the Academic Year (September to Early June) & Summer Six-Week Components (Mid June to Early August), Upward Bound Instructors are responsible for planning and implementing dynamic, engaging, empowering Academic Year & Summer Component (6-weeks) courses. The coursework and classroom environment should encourage and reward reflection, revision, and improvement in the academic courses being taught. Courses must incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy, project-based learning, and student-centered learning, community action projects and multicultural perspectives. Each course should focus on one overachieving project. Students may work in groups or individually on the class project and the projects will be presented at the end of the program. Hours vary based on course schedule and component. Courses offered or assigned may be 60 to 90 minutes at length and meet between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, and some Saturday sessions between 8:00am and 3:00pm. Continuous recruitment for this position.

Requirements

• Applicant must have a strong academic focus in one or more of the following subject areas: English I-IV; Math- Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus/Calculus; Science-Biology, Chemistry, Physics; Foreign Language-Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian; Technology or Careers.
• Bachelor’s degree required in subject areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Foreign Language, Computer Technology or Career Counseling (High School and/or College level).
• Previous experience designing academic curriculum (secondary curriculum preferred) or corporate professional development components.
• One year full-time or equivalent part-time experience in providing direct services in a secondary educational or social service environment working with at-risk students (teaching or tutoring), or one year full-time or equivalent part-time experience in providing corporate training.
• Experience and knowledge regarding computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing dynamic, engaging, empowering Academic Year & Summer Component (6-weeks) courses.
• Encourage and reward reflection, revision, and improvement in the academic courses being taught.
• Incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy, project-based learning, and student-centered learning, community action projects and multicultural perspectives.
• Focus each course on one overachieving project.
• Students may work in groups or individually on the class project and the projects will be presented at the end of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time