Upward Bound Saturday College Instructor - Non STEM

Northeastern University • Oakland, CA

95d • $50

About The Position

Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound (MCUB) is a federally funded TRiO program designed to enhance the academic skills of low-income first-generation college-bound high school students in the Oakland and West Contra Costa Unified School District with the goal that participants will pursue post-secondary education. TRiO is funded by the U. S. Department of Education. The Saturday College program will provide academic instruction in English, Sciences and Mathematics, as well as courses and workshops exploring various topics: Life Skills, Study Skills, College Preparation, Career Exploration, and Cultural Awareness. The program will be carried out at Mills College @ Northeastern University throughout the academic year twice per month. Staff orientation/training will take place prior to the first instructional day via Microsoft Teams (Date TBA). Instruction for the Mills College @ Northeastern University Upward Bound Program is scheduled to begin Saturday, October 18th. The daily instructional schedule will be as follows: 9:00 - 9:30 - Staff Check-in Meeting, 9:35 - 10:35 - Prep Time, 10:40 - 11:55 - Period 1, 12:00 - 1:15 - Period 2.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching related subjects.
• Minimum 2 years direct working relationship/or teaching low-income, first-generation college-bound students.
• Thorough knowledge of subject matter and skill acquisition in the subject being taught.
• Demonstrate proficiency in related fields and some proficiency with computers.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and different learning modes and teaching styles.
• Inspirational, culturally aware with demonstrated knowledge and experience in problems facing low-income and first-generation students.
• Skills and knowledge to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching Credential or working towards a Teaching Credential.
• Strong preference is given to Oakland Unified School District teachers.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements effective units, lessons, and classroom activities.
• Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning.
• Design and implement a course syllabus that effectively outlines monthly concepts covered, in-class & group work, projects, and post-assessment.
• Establish classroom management policies and procedures needed to maintain a productive classroom environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures.
• Participate in Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound instructional staff meetings.
• Attend teacher orientation/planning session(s), program activities, & final evaluation closing session.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Compensation at a rate of $50.00 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, commuting & transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree