Upward Bound Summer Math Instructor (Hourly)

Austin Community College

2d • $38

About The Position

The Summer Math Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality, engaging, and college-preparatory mathematics instruction to high school students (grades 9–12) from first-generation and low-income backgrounds. The goal is to strengthen students' mathematical reasoning and prepare them for their upcoming fall semester math courses.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Math Education, or a related STEM field.
• Experience: At least 1–2 years of experience teaching or tutoring high school-aged youth.
• Mission Alignment: Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of socioeconomically disadvantaged students and the ability to motivate underrepresented youth.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency with graphing calculators and digital learning platforms (e.g., Desmos, Google Classroom, or DeltaMath).

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Teaching Certification in Secondary Mathematics.
• Prior experience with TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Talent Search, etc.).
• Master’s degree in Mathematics or Education.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design: Develop a 6-week "Summer Bridge" curriculum for courses ranging from Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II to Pre-Calculus and Calculus.
• Active Learning: Implement project-based learning and hands-on activities that connect math to real-world applications (e.g., financial literacy, engineering, or data science).
• Assessment: Administer mandated pre-tests and post-tests to track academic growth and submit weekly progress reports for each student.
• Test Prep: Integrate SAT/ACT, TSI math strategies and "number sense" techniques into daily lessons.
• Mentorship: Collaborate with Tutors to identify students needing 1-on-1 intervention and provide academic guidance regarding STEM college majors.

Benefits

• Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time