Upward Bound Science Instructor

Universities of Wisconsin • Stevens Point, WI

5d • $2,900 - $2,900

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, grades 9-12.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of college completed in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in science education related field
• Minimum 2.75 grade point average
• Ability to teach courses to program participants and enhance participant competency in the areas of biology, anatomy/physiology, physical science, and/or physics.
• 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 a science related field
• 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 an introductory high school course in either Biology (with separate lab), Anatomy/Physiology (with separate lab) and/or Physics (with separate lab), to participants enrolled in Upward Bound 6-week summer program. Classes meet twice a week and an additional day for those with lab components. Each class or lab is 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees