Upward Bound Math Instructor

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point • Stevens Point, WI

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About The Position

This is a temporary six-week summer teaching position for high school students in the Upward Bound Program. It is a high school college-prep program and part of the Federal TRIO Grant Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. All participants are either first-generation (i.e. parents do not have a 4-year degree) and/or low-income students in grades 9-12.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of college completed in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in a math related field
• Minimum 2.75 grade point average
• Ability to teach courses to program participants and enhance participant competency in the areas of mathematics (Algebra 1 through Calculus level).
• Ability to develop course syllabi as well as assess student progress.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and demonstrate dependability and flexibility

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a secondary education teacher's certification OR relevant teaching experience in mathematics
• 1 year teaching experience at the middle, high school or college level
• Familiarity with federal TRIO Programs and/or similar educational programs serving low-income/first-generation college students

Responsibilities

• Teach up to five courses (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Calculus) to high school participants enrolled in Upward Bound during a two- week session for rising 9th graders and a four-week session for 10th – 12th graders. Each class meets twice per week for 50 minutes each.
• Develop and submit course syllabi prior to first day of classes.
• Complete evaluations on each student enrolled in class.
• Attend a one-day staff orientation/training prior to first day of class.
• Attend weekly instructor meetings with Upward Bound Admin staff.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees