Upward Bound - Science Teacher

Portsmouth Public Schools•Portsmouth, VA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Upward Bound Program Instructor - Science Staff: Science Teacher for a six-week summer program at Tidewater Community College. The role involves teaching high school participants to strengthen their academic performance and prepare them for their Fall coursework. This position requires attending weekly staff meetings and completing mid-summer and final student evaluations.

Requirements

Current Portsmouth Public Schools teacher or Virginia certified teacher with Bachelor's degree in an academic course that individual will be tutoring
Proven knowledge of academic course that individual will be teaching
Knowledge of and/or experience working with high school students

Nice To Haves

Preference given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming economic, social and academic barriers similar to the students

Responsibilities

Teach classes to high school participants as part of Upward Bound summer program
Revise and/or create subject specific curriculum aligned with UB's academic summer program theme
Select materials for themed designed courses based on UB staff recommendations
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
Provide course content in a manner that helps UB participants to have a head start on their Fall 2023 course work
Monitor, record and report students' performance on a weekly basis
Provide appropriate classroom management for 9th-11th graders
Maintain student records in a secure and confidential manner
Complete formative and summative evaluations for each student in class(es)
Attend UB staff orientations, weekly meetings and post-summer meeting(s)
Other duties as assigned