Summer Instructor (Math and/or Science)

IRCO•Portland, OR

3d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Summer Instructors will be recruited to teach one to six classes in our Upward Bound Summer Session. They will have teaching degrees and current licenses or otherwise demonstrate they are qualified to teach the courses they are offering. Summer Instructors may have a schedule within each assignment, but the schedule is likely to vary from assignment to assignment. There is no guarantee of the number of assignments or the number of hours worked. Summer Instructors are not eligible to participate in the IRCO’s pension plans, benefits, PTO, Holiday pay, or leaves of absence unless otherwise required by law. Summer Instructors will be paid hourly.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in math or science or a related field.
Teaching degree and current license in (or otherwise demonstrate the qualifications to teach) the course(s) they are offering
Minimum 1 year of teaching experience
Ability to scaffold and differentiate curriculum to accommodate multiple levels of learning.

Responsibilities

Work with IRCO Upward Bound staff to design summer program curricula, including giving and scoring a pre/post assessment for each course to gauge student learning.
Successful candidates may also propose teaching additional courses in STEAM, foreign language, social studies, psychology, or soft skills.
Teach at least one course of mathematics or laboratory science, especially and specifically: o Math, Integrated 1 and 2 o Math, Integrated 3 o Precalculus, Trig and Calculus
Will provide a syllabus of the course curriculum as well as any plans for differentiation.
Will report daily attendance and communicate any issues or concerns to UB full-time staff.
May help provide recreational activities strengthening team building and personal development skills of students during the summer program.
May chaperone and/or attend summer program related activities including summer orientation, teacher meetings, and/or summer field trips.
Other functions as assigned by the Project Director

Benefits

Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
Work that helps your community
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
3% match for student loans or college savings
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts