Veterans Upward Bound, Instructor

Prince George's Community College • Largo, MD

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About The Position

During the Academic Year, Veterans Upward Bound Instructors are responsible for planning and implementing dynamic, engaging, empowering Academic Year & Summer Component courses. The coursework and classroom environment should encourage and reward reflection, revision, and improvement in the academic courses being taught. Hours vary based on course schedule and component. Courses offered or assigned may be 90 to 120 minutes in length and meet between 8:30am – 4:30pm during the day, 5:30pm – 9:30pm during the evening Monday -Friday, and some Saturday session between 9:00am – 1:00pm. Positions available for Largo, MD campus and Northern VA (must be available 10am -4pm for Ft. Belvoir positions).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in subject areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Computer Technology.
• Strong academic focus in one or more of the following subject areas: English I-IV; Math-Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus/Calculus; Science- Biology, Chemistry, Physics; Foreign Language- Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian; Technology or Careers.
• Previous experience designing academic curriculum (secondary curriculum preferred) or corporate professional development components.
• One year full-time or equivalent part-time experience in providing direct services in a secondary educational or social service environment working with at-risk students (teaching or tutoring), or one year full-time or equivalent part-time experience in providing corporate training.
• Experience and knowledge regarding computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing dynamic, engaging, empowering Academic Year & Summer Component courses.
• Encourage and reward reflection, revision, and improvement in the academic courses being taught.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time