Math Instructors

KeyPoint Alliance•Atlanta, GA

3d•$96 - $108•Onsite

About The Position

The Upward Bound (UB) program is a federally funded grant program that provides fundamental support to participants in preparation for college. Its purpose is to identify and serve eligible students by providing opportunities for their academic development and enrichment, assisting students with college preparation and motivating students toward the successful completion of a high school diploma and post-secondary enrollment, persistence and completion. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education. The KPA UB Program is seeking part-time math instructors for its 6-week UB summer program (instructors only needed for 5 weeks) , which will occur in a college setting in the metro Atlanta area from June 8th - July 17th.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area
1 year of teaching experience OR at least 18 hours (with a 3.0 GPA or better) completed graduate course work in area(s) of focus
Experience developing and writing effective lesson plans
A combination of the applicant's education, experience and/or other qualifications will be considered
Must be able to teach the following to mixed-ability classes (9th - 12th grade): Math: Ability to teach algebra, geometry, algebra 2, pre-calculus, and calculus
Possess excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills
Must be able to follow instructions and be detailed oriented
Demonstrate the motivation to work with students from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrate patience in working with teens, and have a genuine ability to connect with teens
Possess discretion, sound judgment, and solid decision making skills.
Be sensitive to the needs of diverse and disadvantaged populations
Deliver engaging, interactive age appropriate instruction that keeps youth intellectually curious, interested and focused
Be adaptable and flexible regarding scheduling to meet programming demands/needs.
Must be able to travel to and from the summer site program location which will be located within the metro Atlanta area.
Must be available to commit to teach classes from Monday, June 8th – Friday, July 17th
Must be available between the hours of 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday during the 6-week summer program
Must be available to attend the 1/2 day UB staff orientation and 1/2 day UB Student/Parent Orientation during end of may May and/or early June .
Juneteenth and July 4th No classes
Must be able to teach up to three (3) 60-75 minute classes (number of classes depends on the class type/subject) per day, up to 3 set days per week

Nice To Haves

High school, college teaching (or similar settings) experience
Come from a disadvantaged socio-economic background or has taught a population similar to the TRIO Upward Bound student population
Experience teaching low income students

Responsibilities

Teach classes to high school participants as part of KeyPoint Alliance Upward Bound summer program
Revise and/or create subject specific lesson plans aligned with UB’s academic summer program theme
Select materials for themed designed courses based on UB staff recommendations (when applicable)
Develop and submit lesson and assessment plans
Deliver courses geared towards generating excitement for learning, as well as developing concrete academic skills in UB participants
Maintain order in the classroom and monitor, record and report students’ performance on a weekly basis
Provide appropriate classroom management for 9 th -12 th graders
Maintain student records in a secure and confidential manner
Complete formative and summative evaluations for each student in class(es)
Chaperone and participant in field trips as needed
Attend UB staff orientations and weekly meetings
Other duties as assigned