KSC Upward Bound Program Teacher

University of New Hampshire•Keene, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Keene State College Upward Bound Programs are year-long college preparatory programs for first generation and/or low-income high school students from 12 target high schools in New Hampshire and Vermont. The summer session is designed to expose students to a college-like experience that supports the positive academic, emotional, and personal development of our students in preparation for success in high school, college, and beyond. The summer provides participants with the experiences of living on a college campus, taking academic courses, engaging in co-curricular activities. The academic program is of foundation for the Upward Bound Programs summer session. Teachers are responsible for working closely within departments and with department heads to develop and implement engaging curriculum that provides pathways to success for heterogeneous groups of students. Teaching faculty also work closely with residential staff, who serve as tutors for academic classes, to understand student learning needs, promote study skills, and encourage self-advocacy. Through the use of comprehensive learning objectives, teachers provide frequent feedback during the summer that is designed to motivate students’ confidence and engagement.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in education and/or field related to one of the following academic program subject areas: biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, or Writing/language arts
Ability to design and implement appropriate curriculum given broad goals
Knowledge of innovative and flexible teaching methods
Ability to establish strong rapport with economically and culturally disadvantaged youth
Interpersonal skills, sensitivity to the needs of the disadvantaged, and commitment to the goals of the Upward Bound Programs

Nice To Haves

Experience using Google apps for learning management
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers and tutors within and across academic disciplines
Participation as a student in a TRIO program

Responsibilities

Co-developing, planning, and teaching all assigned classes, and interdisciplinary project-based course
Provide learner feedback
In collaboration with TRIO Mentors, attending to student learning needs
Attending lunch and supervising students
Documenting student progress and report concerns
Monitoring program-wide compliance with Keene State College and Upward Bound Programs guidelines
Attend to student concerns and behavioral support and complete timely reporting
Educate students on program and campus policy
Other programmatic duties as assigned
Attend and contribute to staff meetings, trainings, and programmatic activities as assigned
Attending and contributing to all training, staff meetings, department meetings, opening and closing ceremonies, and evaluation sessions
Completing end of summer evaluations for students in courses by deadlines and submitted to supervisor
Attend regular supervisory meetings