Upward Bound Summer Instructor
About The Position
Each summer, JCYC Upward Bound runs a six-week summer enrichment program designed to provide students exposure to the college environment and instruction in rigorous high school academic coursework. The Summer Instructor will build and teach one to three high school-level courses Monday through Thursday in Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Mathematics (Algebra through Calculus), or Foreign Language (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, American Sign Language, etc.). Classes will be on a block schedule, and instructors will be compensated for both instruction and preparation time. The ideal candidate should be skilled in working collaboratively, fostering a nurturing environment for youth, and working with both large and small class sizes. They should demonstrate competency in the subjects they will teach and be motivated to inspire students to explore and make connections to class content. They should be detail-oriented and able to navigate a fast-paced and changing environment.
Requirements
- 1 or more years of experience teaching and/or working with high school youth in an academic environment preferred
- Experience working with youth from low-income and first-generation backgrounds
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Possession of or enrollment in a teaching credential program a strong plus
- Experience in Upward Bound or similar pre-college program a strong plus
- BA/BS from an accredited college or university is highly preferred. Current undergraduate students with youth-serving experience will still be considered
Benefits
- Sick pay.
- 30 minute lunch break if working more than 5 hours in a day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
