Summer English & Composition Instructor – Upward Bound (Hourly)

Austin Community College District • Riverside, CA

4h • $38

About The Position

The Summer English Instructor is responsible for strengthening the reading, writing, and analytical skills of high school students (9th–12th grade) from first-generation and low-income backgrounds. The goal is to close literacy gaps and introduce students to the rigors of college-level English, ensuring they are prepared for the academic demands of the upcoming school year and future university coursework.

Requirements

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in English, English Education, Rhetoric/Composition, or a related field.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience teaching or tutoring writing at the high school or early college level.
• Mission Alignment: Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of socioeconomically disadvantaged students and the ability to motivate underrepresented youth.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide constructive, encouraging feedback to students.

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Teaching Certification in Secondary English/Language Arts (ELA).
• Master’s degree in English or Education.
• Experience with "Writing Across the Curriculum" or project-based literacy initiatives.
• Prior experience with TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Talent Search, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design : Develop a 6-week "Summer Bridge" curriculum that focuses on critical reading, formal composition, and the "writing process" (drafting, peer review, and editing).
• College Essay Coaching : Lead intensive workshops for rising seniors on the Common App Personal Statement and other college-specific supplemental essays.
• Analytical Literacy : Select multicultural texts (poetry, short stories, or contemporary essays) that resonate with the student population to prompt deep discussion and analysis.
• Academic Writing: Instruct students on the fundamentals of evidence-based argumentation, research skills, and proper MLA/APA citation formatting.
• Active Learning: Implement engaging, non-traditional activities such as Socratic seminars, mock trials, or creative writing portfolios to keep students motivated.
• Assessment: Administer mandated Pre- and Post-Tests to measure student growth in reading and writing for federal grant reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time