Job Description
Job Family Group:
Staff
Department/Office:
Upward Bound
Time Type:
Part time
Compensation:
$18.98-$23.73
Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
Responsible for developing a curriculum and teaching within the academic skill areas of expertise in high school (eg. English, mathematics, science, foreign language).
Job Duties
• Provides instruction to high school participants within Academic Year or Summer Component.
• Researches and develops course curriculum including a detailed syllabus, lesson plans, and assessment measures.
• Manages and records student assessment measures and documentation including progress and final reports.
• Advises and directs student tutors in the implementation of course lessons.
• Provides formative and summative feedback to program staff on student capabilities and needs.
• Participates in staff meetings and development workshops.
Additional Duties
• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION
Required:
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
Experience
Required:
• One year of teaching experience.
• One year of experience in direct service to low income and/or first-generation students.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Required:
• Expertise in academic area of instruction and use of classroom technology.
• Skill in the development of curriculum that clearly outlines the course requirements, rationale, goals, and objectives.
• Proficient in implementing strategies and systems for the management, assessment and evaluation of student learning.
• Strong understanding of the academic and social barriers faced by low-income and potential first-generation students.
Preferred:
• Ability to create a learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Versatility in delivery of instructional lessons.
• Flexibility and comfortable in implementing a differentiated curriculum.
• Willingness and enthusiasm for teaching high school students.
• Preference for individuals who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred:
• Teaching Certification in subject of academic instruction.