Upward Bound Instructor

Fort Valley State University • Fort Valley, GA

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About The Position

Instructors of the Upward Bound Program at Fort Valley State University provide direct academic support services to the students of the Upward Bound Project in an area of expertise (English, Mathematics, or Science). All instructors are hired in a part-time, temporary status with the possibility of continuing to teach during the Summer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Education.
• Valid Georgia professional teaching certificate in the assigned teaching field.
• Travel required – Instructors may be required to attend college visits with students.
• Must be available to teach on Saturdays.
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Advance degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned classes and provide other academic support services (e.g. workshops, and development session with emphasis on academic)
• Assist Academic Advisor with the initial and on-going assessments of students' academic abilities and rates of achievements
• Prepare appropriate course outlines and syllabuses for assigned courses
• Attend all scheduled meetings
• Teaches at an appropriate instructional level.
• Provides teacher-focused and student-focused content development.
• Provides initial focus, content emphasis and linking, and lesson summaries.
• Assesses and encourages student progress.
• Monitors student progress.
• Responds to adequate and inadequate student performances.
• Supports students.
• Handles non-instructional tasks efficiently and uses instructional time appropriately.
• Maintains effective physical setting for instruction.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom.
• Interacts in a professional manner with staff, students, and parents.
• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
• Models correct use of language, oral and written.
• Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content.
• Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy.
• Experience teaching educationally first-generation and economically challenged students
• Maintains professional relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and student records.
• Transport students to and from designated pick-up and drop-off locations (as needed)
• Other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees