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Temporary Hire: Upward Bound Foreign Language Teacher - GRANT-FUNDED

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Work type: Staff Full Time
Categories: Other Staff Positions

OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Upward Bound Foreign Language Teacher (GRANT-FUNDED)

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: Temporary, non-benefited                     

SALARY: $25.00 - $30.00/hour (Commensurate with experience)

GRANT FUNDED: X

FLSA STATUS: Exempt                                              

REPORTS TO: Director of Upward Bound and Program Coordinator

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To provide instruction in a six-week summer residential program to students of diverse, non-traditional backgrounds and seek to promote the total growth of the student as a primary objective.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and teach high school level curriculum in appropriate subject matter
  • Plan and develop pre- and post-testing in your specialized field
  • Provide tutorial assistance to students
  • Document and prepare written reports on students’ progress
  • Enforce all Upward Bound rules and regulations
  • Assist in supervision at program events and activities
  • Assist the Director with other functions as required for program effectiveness
  • Participate in teacher orientation prior before summer program
  • Attend weekly 1-hour staff meetings
  • Complete a final evaluation for each student
  • Other program related duties, as assigned by the Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in respective discipline.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of successful teaching experience, preferably with high school students.

OTHER: Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of low-income students and disadvantaged youth. Position starts on June 26, 2023 – July 28, 2023. Teaching responsibilities consist of teaching 4 days a week and up to 4 subjects in respective discipline.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to develop and teach high school level classes in respective discipline
  • Ability to tutor students
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
  • Proven ability to effectively manage a classroom of “at risk” students
  • Demonstrated strong academic preparation for relevant field of instruction
  • Familiarity with the Massachusetts Core Standards preferred, or a willingness to be acquainted with standards

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Familiarity dealing with students of diverse, non-traditional backgrounds
  • Massachusetts Teacher Certification
  • Teaching experience, preferably with urban youth and those with disparate learning needs

 Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

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To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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